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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.77, 3,034.30 and 1,204.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.77, 3,034.30 and 1,204.11 is: 1,661.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.77 : 3,034.30 = 1,204.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.77/3,034.30 = 1,204.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.77x = 3,034.30 × 1,204.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.77x = 3,653,615.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,615.80/2,198.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.67

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