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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.06, 3,294 and 735.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.06, 3,294 and 735.24 is: 1,102.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.06 : 3,294 = 735.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.06/3,294 = 735.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.06x = 3,294 × 735.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.06x = 2,421,880.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,880.56/2,196.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.83

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