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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.84, 3,296.82 and 898.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.84, 3,296.82 and 898.40 is: 1,347.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.84 : 3,296.82 = 898.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.84/3,296.82 = 898.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.84x = 3,296.82 × 898.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.84x = 2,961,863.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,863.09/2,197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.62

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