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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.24, 3,033.40 and 1,254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.24, 3,033.40 and 1,254.04 is: 1,730.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.24 : 3,033.40 = 1,254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.24/3,033.40 = 1,254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.24x = 3,033.40 × 1,254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.24x = 3,804,004.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,004.94/2,198.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.48

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