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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.98, 3,295.18 and 898.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.98, 3,295.18 and 898.36 is: 1,348.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.98 : 3,295.18 = 898.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.98/3,295.18 = 898.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.98x = 3,295.18 × 898.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.98x = 2,960,250.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,960,250.79/2,195.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.03

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