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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.30, 3,297.46 and 1,785.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.30, 3,297.46 and 1,785.48 is: 2,678.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.30 : 3,297.46 = 1,785.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.30/3,297.46 = 1,785.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.30x = 3,297.46 × 1,785.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.30x = 5,887,548.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,887,548.88/2,198.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,678.23

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