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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.70, 3,034.14 and 1,203.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.70, 3,034.14 and 1,203.96 is: 1,661.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.70 : 3,034.14 = 1,203.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.70/3,034.14 = 1,203.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.70x = 3,034.14 × 1,203.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.70x = 3,652,983.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,652,983.19/2,198.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.43

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