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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.10, 3,294.27 and 735.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.10, 3,294.27 and 735.12 is: 1,102.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.10 : 3,294.27 = 735.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.10/3,294.27 = 735.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.10x = 3,294.27 × 735.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.10x = 2,421,683.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,683.76/2,196.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.72

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