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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.49, 3,283.99 and 1,577.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.49, 3,283.99 and 1,577.27 is: 2,356.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.49 : 3,283.99 = 1,577.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.49/3,283.99 = 1,577.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.49x = 3,283.99 × 1,577.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.49x = 5,179,752.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,179,752.05/2,198.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.05

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