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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.06, 3,296.10 and 736.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.06, 3,296.10 and 736.23 is: 1,104.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.06 : 3,296.10 = 736.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.06/3,296.10 = 736.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.06x = 3,296.10 × 736.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.06x = 2,426,687.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,687.70/2,197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.52

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