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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.98, 3,296.97 and 899.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.98, 3,296.97 and 899.46 is: 1,349.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.98 : 3,296.97 = 899.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.98/3,296.97 = 899.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.98x = 3,296.97 × 899.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.98x = 2,965,492.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965,492.64/2,197.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.19

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