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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.28, 3,031.39 and 1,777.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.28, 3,031.39 and 1,777.96 is: 2,451.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.28 : 3,031.39 = 1,777.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.28/3,031.39 = 1,777.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.28x = 3,031.39 × 1,777.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.28x = 5,389,692.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,389,692.94/2,198.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.78

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