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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.87, 3,295.31 and 736.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.87, 3,295.31 and 736.03 is: 1,104.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.87 : 3,295.31 = 736.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.87/3,295.31 = 736.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.87x = 3,295.31 × 736.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.87x = 2,425,426.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,426.86/2,196.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.04

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