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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.78, 3,298.14 and 659.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.78, 3,298.14 and 659.78 is: 989.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.78 : 3,298.14 = 659.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.78/3,298.14 = 659.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.78x = 3,298.14 × 659.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.78x = 2,176,046.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,046.81/2,198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.66

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