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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.30, 3,297.45 and 554.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.30, 3,297.45 and 554.90 is: 832.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.30 : 3,297.45 = 554.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.30/3,297.45 = 554.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.30x = 3,297.45 × 554.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.30x = 1,829,755.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,755.01/2,198.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.35

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