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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.92, 3,295.89 and 736.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.92, 3,295.89 and 736.09 is: 1,104.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.92 : 3,295.89 = 736.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.92/3,295.89 = 736.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.92x = 3,295.89 × 736.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.92x = 2,426,063.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,063.43/2,196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.30

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