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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.30, 3,295.93 and 736.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.30, 3,295.93 and 736.44 is: 1,104.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.30 : 3,295.93 = 736.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.30/3,295.93 = 736.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.30x = 3,295.93 × 736.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.30x = 2,427,252.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,252.85/2,197.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.65

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