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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.06, 3,195.26 and 897.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.06, 3,195.26 and 897.98 is: 1,345.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.06 : 3,195.26 = 897.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.06/3,195.26 = 897.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.06x = 3,195.26 × 897.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.06x = 2,869,279.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,279.57/2,132.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.78

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