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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.02, 3,296.06 and 898.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.02, 3,296.06 and 898.49 is: 1,347.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.02 : 3,296.06 = 898.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.02/3,296.06 = 898.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.02x = 3,296.06 × 898.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.02x = 2,961,476.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,476.95/2,197.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.95

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