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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.32, 3,295.69 and 736.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.32, 3,295.69 and 736.49 is: 1,104.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.32 : 3,295.69 = 736.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.32/3,295.69 = 736.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.32x = 3,295.69 × 736.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.32x = 2,427,224.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,224.41/2,197.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.63

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