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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.32, 3,033.30 and 1,266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.32, 3,033.30 and 1,266.64 is: 1,747.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.32 : 3,033.30 = 1,266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.32/3,033.30 = 1,266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.32x = 3,033.30 × 1,266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.32x = 3,842,099.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,842,099.11/2,198.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.74

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