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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.59, 3,296.99 and 898.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.59, 3,296.99 and 898.75 is: 1,348.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.59 : 3,296.99 = 898.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.59/3,296.99 = 898.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.59x = 3,296.99 × 898.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.59x = 2,963,169.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,963,169.76/2,197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.37

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