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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.79, 3,296.68 and 899.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.79, 3,296.68 and 899.26 is: 1,348.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.79 : 3,296.68 = 899.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.79/3,296.68 = 899.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.79x = 3,296.68 × 899.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.79x = 2,964,570.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,570.21/2,197.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.89

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