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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.88, 3,296.82 and 658.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.88, 3,296.82 and 658.88 is: 988.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.88 : 3,296.82 = 658.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.88/3,296.82 = 658.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.88x = 3,296.82 × 658.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.88x = 2,172,208.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,208.76/2,197.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.32

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