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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.92, 3,195.84 and 898.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.92, 3,195.84 and 898.32 is: 1,347.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.92 : 3,195.84 = 898.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.92/3,195.84 = 898.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.92x = 3,195.84 × 898.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.92x = 2,870,886.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,886.99/2,130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.25

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