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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.04, 3,295.40 and 736.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.04, 3,295.40 and 736.06 is: 1,104.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.04 : 3,295.40 = 736.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.04/3,295.40 = 736.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.04x = 3,295.40 × 736.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.04x = 2,425,612.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,612.12/2,197.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.04

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