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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.32, 3,033.48 and 1,313.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.32, 3,033.48 and 1,313.92 is: 1,813.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.32 : 3,033.48 = 1,313.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.32/3,033.48 = 1,313.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.32x = 3,033.48 × 1,313.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.32x = 3,985,750.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,985,750.04/2,198.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.09

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