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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.78, 3,298.16 and 883.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.78, 3,298.16 and 883.13 is: 1,324.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.78 : 3,298.16 = 883.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.78/3,298.16 = 883.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.78x = 3,298.16 × 883.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.78x = 2,912,704.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912,704.04/2,198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.69

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