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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.40, 3,297.78 and 638.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.40, 3,297.78 and 638.43 is: 957.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.40 : 3,297.78 = 638.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.40/3,297.78 = 638.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.40x = 3,297.78 × 638.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.40x = 2,105,411.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,411.61/2,198.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.70

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