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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.97, 3,295.60 and 736.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.97, 3,295.60 and 736.13 is: 1,104.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.97 : 3,295.60 = 736.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.97/3,295.60 = 736.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.97x = 3,295.60 × 736.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.97x = 2,425,996.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,996.43/2,196.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.25

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