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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.92, 3,293.32 and 735.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.92, 3,293.32 and 735.24 is: 1,102.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.92 : 3,293.32 = 735.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.92/3,293.32 = 735.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.92x = 3,293.32 × 735.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.92x = 2,421,380.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,380.60/2,196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.17

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