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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.66, 3,295.32 and 735.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.66, 3,295.32 and 735.47 is: 1,103.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.66 : 3,295.32 = 735.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.66/3,295.32 = 735.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.66x = 3,295.32 × 735.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.66x = 2,423,617.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,617.24/2,196.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.32

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