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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.39, 3,298.32 and 638.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.39, 3,298.32 and 638.97 is: 958.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.39 : 3,298.32 = 638.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.39/3,298.32 = 638.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.39x = 3,298.32 × 638.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.39x = 2,107,527.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,527.53/2,199.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.23

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