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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.06, 3,294.87 and 898.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.06, 3,294.87 and 898.90 is: 1,348.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.06 : 3,294.87 = 898.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.06/3,294.87 = 898.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.06x = 3,294.87 × 898.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.06x = 2,961,758.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,758.64/2,197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.06

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