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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.88, 3,196.88 and 898.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.88, 3,196.88 and 898.44 is: 1,346.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.88 : 3,196.88 = 898.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.88/3,196.88 = 898.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.88x = 3,196.88 × 898.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.88x = 2,872,204.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,204.87/2,132.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.63

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