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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.97, 3,298.86 and 1,226.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.97, 3,298.86 and 1,226.16 is: 1,839.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.97 : 3,298.86 = 1,226.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.97/3,298.86 = 1,226.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.97x = 3,298.86 × 1,226.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.97x = 4,044,930.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,044,930.18/2,198.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.47

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