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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.09, 3,294.14 and 897.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.09, 3,294.14 and 897.57 is: 1,346.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.09 : 3,294.14 = 897.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.09/3,294.14 = 897.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.09x = 3,294.14 × 897.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.09x = 2,956,716.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,956,716.75/2,196.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.36

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