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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.90, 3,034.44 and 1,204.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.90, 3,034.44 and 1,204.16 is: 1,661.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.90 : 3,034.44 = 1,204.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.90/3,034.44 = 1,204.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.90x = 3,034.44 × 1,204.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.90x = 3,653,951.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,951.27/2,198.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.72

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