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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.33, 3,033.16 and 1,302.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.33, 3,033.16 and 1,302.11 is: 1,796.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.33 : 3,033.16 = 1,302.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.33/3,033.16 = 1,302.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.33x = 3,033.16 × 1,302.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.33x = 3,949,507.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,949,507.97/2,198.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.59

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