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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.79, 3,298.28 and 1,224.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.79, 3,298.28 and 1,224.15 is: 1,836.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.79 : 3,298.28 = 1,224.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.79/3,298.28 = 1,224.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.79x = 3,298.28 × 1,224.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.79x = 4,037,597.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,037,597.71/2,198.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.29

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