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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.48, 3,032.76 and 1,490.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.48, 3,032.76 and 1,490.36 is: 2,055.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.48 : 3,032.76 = 1,490.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.48/3,032.76 = 1,490.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.48x = 3,032.76 × 1,490.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.48x = 4,519,904.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,519,904.19/2,198.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.92

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