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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.15, 3,295.10 and 735.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.15, 3,295.10 and 735.72 is: 1,103.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.15 : 3,295.10 = 735.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.15/3,295.10 = 735.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.15x = 3,295.10 × 735.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.15x = 2,424,270.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,270.97/2,196.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.87

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