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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.44, 3,195.32 and 898.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.44, 3,195.32 and 898.16 is: 1,347.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.44 : 3,195.32 = 898.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.44/3,195.32 = 898.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.44x = 3,195.32 × 898.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.44x = 2,869,888.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,888.14/2,130.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.09

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