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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.03, 4,123.95 and 2,198.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.03, 4,123.95 and 2,198.68 is: 3,293.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.03 : 4,123.95 = 2,198.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.03/4,123.95 = 2,198.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.03x = 4,123.95 × 2,198.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.03x = 9,067,246.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,067,246.39/2,753.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.55

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