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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.75, 3,298.79 and 900.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.75, 3,298.79 and 900.32 is: 1,350.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.75 : 3,298.79 = 900.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.75/3,298.79 = 900.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.75x = 3,298.79 × 900.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.75x = 2,969,952.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969,952.37/2,198.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.75

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