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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.39, 3,297.65 and 965.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.39, 3,297.65 and 965.16 is: 1,447.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.39 : 3,297.65 = 965.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.39/3,297.65 = 965.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.39x = 3,297.65 × 965.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.39x = 3,182,755.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182,755.05/2,198.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.77

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