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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.14, 3,296.55 and 898.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.14, 3,296.55 and 898.82 is: 1,347.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.14 : 3,296.55 = 898.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.14/3,296.55 = 898.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.14x = 3,296.55 × 898.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.14x = 2,963,005.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,963,005.07/2,199.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.35

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