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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.76, 3,196.92 and 898.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.76, 3,196.92 and 898.48 is: 1,348.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.76 : 3,196.92 = 898.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.76/3,196.92 = 898.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.76x = 3,196.92 × 898.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.76x = 2,872,368.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,368.68/2,130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.05

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