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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.26, 3,296.20 and 736.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.26, 3,296.20 and 736.06 is: 1,104.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.26 : 3,296.20 = 736.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.26/3,296.20 = 736.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.26x = 3,296.20 × 736.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.26x = 2,426,200.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,200.97/2,197.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.19

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