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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.03, 3,294.05 and 897.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.03, 3,294.05 and 897.50 is: 1,346.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.03 : 3,294.05 = 897.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.03/3,294.05 = 897.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.03x = 3,294.05 × 897.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.03x = 2,956,409.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,956,409.88/2,196.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.25

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