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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.35, 3,295.06 and 657.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.35, 3,295.06 and 657.99 is: 986.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.35 : 3,295.06 = 657.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.35/3,295.06 = 657.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.35x = 3,295.06 × 657.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.35x = 2,168,116.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,116.53/2,197.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.70

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