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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.88, 3,290.52 and 1,506.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.88, 3,290.52 and 1,506.36 is: 2,254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.88 : 3,290.52 = 1,506.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.88/3,290.52 = 1,506.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.88x = 3,290.52 × 1,506.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.88x = 4,956,707.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,956,707.71/2,198.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.20

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