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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.35, 3,033.64 and 1,313.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.35, 3,033.64 and 1,313.62 is: 1,812.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.35 : 3,033.64 = 1,313.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.35/3,033.64 = 1,313.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.35x = 3,033.64 × 1,313.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.35x = 3,985,061.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,985,061.30/2,198.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.75

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