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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.40, 3,293.36 and 735.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.40, 3,293.36 and 735.20 is: 1,102.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.40 : 3,293.36 = 735.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.40/3,293.36 = 735.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.40x = 3,293.36 × 735.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.40x = 2,421,278.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,278.27/2,196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.38

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