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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.63, 3,300.23 and 1,473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.63, 3,300.23 and 1,473.28 is: 2,211.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.63 : 3,300.23 = 1,473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.63/3,300.23 = 1,473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.63x = 3,300.23 × 1,473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.63x = 4,862,138.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,862,138.99/2,198.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.44

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