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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.72, 3,337.02 and 1,198.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.72, 3,337.02 and 1,198.44 is: 1,798.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.72 : 3,337.02 = 1,198.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.72/3,337.02 = 1,198.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.72x = 3,337.02 × 1,198.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.72x = 3,999,218.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,999,218.25/2,223.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.44

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