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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.11, 3,298.02 and 964.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.11, 3,298.02 and 964.66 is: 1,447.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.11 : 3,298.02 = 964.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.11/3,298.02 = 964.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.11x = 3,298.02 × 964.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.11x = 3,181,451.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,181,451.48/2,198.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.36

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