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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.18, 3,293.91 and 735.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.18, 3,293.91 and 735.33 is: 1,102.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.18 : 3,293.91 = 735.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.18/3,293.91 = 735.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.18x = 3,293.91 × 735.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.18x = 2,422,110.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,110.84/2,196.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.87

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