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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,897.48, 8,846.79 and 2,198.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,897.48, 8,846.79 and 2,198.85 is: 3,298.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,897.48 : 8,846.79 = 2,198.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,897.48/8,846.79 = 2,198.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,897.48x = 8,846.79 × 2,198.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,897.48x = 19,452,719.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,452,719.96/5,897.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.48

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