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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.84, 3,283.19 and 1,874.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.84, 3,283.19 and 1,874.04 is: 2,798.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.84 : 3,283.19 = 1,874.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.84/3,283.19 = 1,874.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.84x = 3,283.19 × 1,874.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.84x = 6,152,829.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,152,829.39/2,198.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,798.22

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