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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.68, 3,298.04 and 899.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.68, 3,298.04 and 899.92 is: 1,349.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.68 : 3,298.04 = 899.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.68/3,298.04 = 899.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.68x = 3,298.04 × 899.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.68x = 2,967,972.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,972.16/2,198.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.89

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