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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.95, 3,298.14 and 899.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.95, 3,298.14 and 899.32 is: 1,349.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.95 : 3,298.14 = 899.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.95/3,298.14 = 899.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.95x = 3,298.14 × 899.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.95x = 2,966,062.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966,062.28/2,197.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.47

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