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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.54, 3,323.92 and 898.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.54, 3,323.92 and 898.48 is: 1,347.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.54 : 3,323.92 = 898.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.54/3,323.92 = 898.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.54x = 3,323.92 × 898.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.54x = 2,986,475.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,475.64/2,215.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.97

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