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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.43, 3,295.80 and 1,503.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.43, 3,295.80 and 1,503.41 is: 2,253.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.43 : 3,295.80 = 1,503.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.43/3,295.80 = 1,503.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.43x = 3,295.80 × 1,503.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.43x = 4,954,922.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,954,922.20/2,198.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.85

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