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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.38, 3,296.46 and 736.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.38, 3,296.46 and 736.94 is: 1,105.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.38 : 3,296.46 = 736.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.38/3,296.46 = 736.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.38x = 3,296.46 × 736.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.38x = 2,429,293.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429,293.23/2,197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.54

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