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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.38, 3,033.72 and 1,203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.38, 3,033.72 and 1,203.64 is: 1,661.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.38 : 3,033.72 = 1,203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.38/3,033.72 = 1,203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.38x = 3,033.72 × 1,203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.38x = 3,651,506.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,651,506.74/2,198.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.00

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