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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.35, 3,297.25 and 899.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.35, 3,297.25 and 899.73 is: 1,350.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.35 : 3,297.25 = 899.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.35/3,297.25 = 899.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.35x = 3,297.25 × 899.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.35x = 2,966,640.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966,640.74/2,197.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.10

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