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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.56, 3,293.84 and 734.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.56, 3,293.84 and 734.73 is: 1,102.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.56 : 3,293.84 = 734.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.56/3,293.84 = 734.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.56x = 3,293.84 × 734.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.56x = 2,420,083.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420,083.06/2,195.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.26

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