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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.37, 3,297.57 and 898.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.37, 3,297.57 and 898.92 is: 1,348.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.37 : 3,297.57 = 898.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.37/3,297.57 = 898.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.37x = 3,297.57 × 898.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.37x = 2,964,251.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,251.62/2,198.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.39

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