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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.81, 3,034.39 and 1,204.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.81, 3,034.39 and 1,204.07 is: 1,661.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.81 : 3,034.39 = 1,204.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.81/3,034.39 = 1,204.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.81x = 3,034.39 × 1,204.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.81x = 3,653,617.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,617.97/2,198.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.63

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