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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.70, 3,298.83 and 1,376.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.70, 3,298.83 and 1,376.01 is: 2,064.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.70 : 3,298.83 = 1,376.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.70/3,298.83 = 1,376.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.70x = 3,298.83 × 1,376.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.70x = 4,539,223.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,539,223.07/2,198.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.50

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