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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.38, 3,197.03 and 898.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.38, 3,197.03 and 898.16 is: 1,347.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.38 : 3,197.03 = 898.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.38/3,197.03 = 898.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.38x = 3,197.03 × 898.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.38x = 2,871,423.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,423.99/2,131.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.21

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