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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.42, 3,297.60 and 882.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.42, 3,297.60 and 882.75 is: 1,324.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.42 : 3,297.60 = 882.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.42/3,297.60 = 882.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.42x = 3,297.60 × 882.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.42x = 2,910,951.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910,951.99/2,198.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.11

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