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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.48, 3,355.02 and 1,198.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.48, 3,355.02 and 1,198.87 is: 1,794.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.48 : 3,355.02 = 1,198.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.48/3,355.02 = 1,198.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.48x = 3,355.02 × 1,198.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.48x = 4,022,232.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,232.83/2,241.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.45

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