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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.85, 3,300.55 and 1,473.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.85, 3,300.55 and 1,473.49 is: 2,211.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.85 : 3,300.55 = 1,473.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.85/3,300.55 = 1,473.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.85x = 3,300.55 × 1,473.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.85x = 4,863,327.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,863,327.86/2,198.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.76

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