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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198, 3,297.39 and 659.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198, 3,297.39 and 659.36 is: 989.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198 : 3,297.39 = 659.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198/3,297.39 = 659.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198x = 3,297.39 × 659.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198x = 2,174,167.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,167.07/2,198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.16

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