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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.37, 3,033.69 and 1,203.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.37, 3,033.69 and 1,203.63 is: 1,660.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.37 : 3,033.69 = 1,203.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.37/3,033.69 = 1,203.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.37x = 3,033.69 × 1,203.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.37x = 3,651,440.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,651,440.29/2,198.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.98

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