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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.26, 3,296.19 and 898.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.26, 3,296.19 and 898.66 is: 1,347.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.26 : 3,296.19 = 898.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.26/3,296.19 = 898.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.26x = 3,296.19 × 898.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.26x = 2,962,154.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,154.11/2,198.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.50

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