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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.09, 3,295.64 and 898.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.09, 3,295.64 and 898.55 is: 1,347.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.09 : 3,295.64 = 898.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.09/3,295.64 = 898.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.09x = 3,295.64 × 898.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.09x = 2,961,310.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,310.80/2,197.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.84

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