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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.16, 3,294.23 and 735.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.16, 3,294.23 and 735.30 is: 1,102.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.16 : 3,294.23 = 735.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.16/3,294.23 = 735.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.16x = 3,294.23 × 735.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.16x = 2,422,249.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,249.16/2,196.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.95

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