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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.26, 3,298.68 and 1,158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.26, 3,298.68 and 1,158.82 is: 1,738.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.26 : 3,298.68 = 1,158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.26/3,298.68 = 1,158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.26x = 3,298.68 × 1,158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.26x = 3,822,576.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,576.36/2,198.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.91

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