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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.62, 3,296.85 and 1,224.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.62, 3,296.85 and 1,224.46 is: 1,836.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.62 : 3,296.85 = 1,224.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.62/3,296.85 = 1,224.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.62x = 3,296.85 × 1,224.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.62x = 4,036,860.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,036,860.95/2,198.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.09

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