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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.61, 3,294.94 and 735.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.61, 3,294.94 and 735.73 is: 1,103.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.61 : 3,294.94 = 735.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.61/3,294.94 = 735.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.61x = 3,294.94 × 735.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.61x = 2,424,186.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,186.21/2,196.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.60

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