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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.21, 3,033.41 and 1,203.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.21, 3,033.41 and 1,203.53 is: 1,660.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.21 : 3,033.41 = 1,203.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.21/3,033.41 = 1,203.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.21x = 3,033.41 × 1,203.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.21x = 3,650,778.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,650,778.75/2,198.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.80

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