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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.08, 3,262.50 and 2,198.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.08, 3,262.50 and 2,198.28 is: 3,032.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.08 : 3,262.50 = 2,198.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.08/3,262.50 = 2,198.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.08x = 3,262.50 × 2,198.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.08x = 7,171,888.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,171,888.50/2,365.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.41

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