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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.40, 3,294.60 and 898.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.40, 3,294.60 and 898.80 is: 1,348.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.40 : 3,294.60 = 898.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.40/3,294.60 = 898.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.40x = 3,294.60 × 898.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.40x = 2,961,186.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,186.48/2,196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.20

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