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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.86, 3,296.76 and 899.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.86, 3,296.76 and 899.31 is: 1,348.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.86 : 3,296.76 = 899.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.86/3,296.76 = 899.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.86x = 3,296.76 × 899.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.86x = 2,964,809.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,809.24/2,197.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.95

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