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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.48, 3,296.60 and 899.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.48, 3,296.60 and 899.28 is: 1,348.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.48 : 3,296.60 = 899.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.48/3,296.60 = 899.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.48x = 3,296.60 × 899.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.48x = 2,964,566.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,566.45/2,198.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.46

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