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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.93, 3,033.70 and 1,443.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.93, 3,033.70 and 1,443.13 is: 1,990.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.93 : 3,033.70 = 1,443.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.93/3,033.70 = 1,443.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.93x = 3,033.70 × 1,443.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.93x = 4,378,016.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,378,016.27/2,198.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.98

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