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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.92, 3,298.38 and 900.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.92, 3,298.38 and 900.04 is: 1,350.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.92 : 3,298.38 = 900.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.92/3,298.38 = 900.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.92x = 3,298.38 × 900.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.92x = 2,968,673.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968,673.94/2,198.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.06

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