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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.15, 3,295.70 and 897.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.15, 3,295.70 and 897.70 is: 1,346.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.15 : 3,295.70 = 897.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.15/3,295.70 = 897.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.15x = 3,295.70 × 897.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.15x = 2,958,549.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,549.89/2,197.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.54

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