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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.76, 3,034.29 and 1,204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.76, 3,034.29 and 1,204.04 is: 1,661.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.76 : 3,034.29 = 1,204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.76/3,034.29 = 1,204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.76x = 3,034.29 × 1,204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.76x = 3,653,407.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,407.25/2,198.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.57

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