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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.96, 3,034.57 and 1,204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.96, 3,034.57 and 1,204.24 is: 1,661.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.96 : 3,034.57 = 1,204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.96/3,034.57 = 1,204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.96x = 3,034.57 × 1,204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.96x = 3,654,350.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,654,350.58/2,198.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.85

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