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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.76, 3,297.20 and 658.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.76, 3,297.20 and 658.76 is: 988.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.76 : 3,297.20 = 658.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.76/3,297.20 = 658.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.76x = 3,297.20 × 658.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.76x = 2,172,063.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,063.47/2,197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.31

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