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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.84, 3,297.53 and 638.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.84, 3,297.53 and 638.88 is: 958.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.84 : 3,297.53 = 638.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.84/3,297.53 = 638.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.84x = 3,297.53 × 638.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.84x = 2,106,722.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,106,722.77/2,198.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.11

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