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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.95, 3,294.74 and 1,098.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.95, 3,294.74 and 1,098.96 is: 1,647.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.95 : 3,294.74 = 1,098.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.95/3,294.74 = 1,098.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.95x = 3,294.74 × 1,098.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.95x = 3,620,781.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620,781.98/2,197.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.35

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