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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.16, 3,297 and 898.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.16, 3,297 and 898.64 is: 1,348.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.16 : 3,297 = 898.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.16/3,297 = 898.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.16x = 3,297 × 898.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.16x = 2,962,816.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,816.08/2,197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.48

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