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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.69, 3,034.22 and 1,204.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.69, 3,034.22 and 1,204.01 is: 1,661.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.69 : 3,034.22 = 1,204.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.69/3,034.22 = 1,204.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.69x = 3,034.22 × 1,204.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.69x = 3,653,210.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,210.03/2,198.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.54

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