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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.33, 3,196.26 and 898.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.33, 3,196.26 and 898.70 is: 1,347.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.33 : 3,196.26 = 898.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.33/3,196.26 = 898.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.33x = 3,196.26 × 898.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.33x = 2,872,462.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,462.88/2,132.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.10

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