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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.04, 3,297.05 and 899.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.04, 3,297.05 and 899.51 is: 1,349.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.04 : 3,297.05 = 899.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.04/3,297.05 = 899.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.04x = 3,297.05 × 899.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.04x = 2,965,731.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965,731.69/2,198.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.26

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