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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.39, 3,296.42 and 736.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.39, 3,296.42 and 736.20 is: 1,104.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.39 : 3,296.42 = 736.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.39/3,296.42 = 736.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.39x = 3,296.42 × 736.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.39x = 2,426,824.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,824.40/2,197.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.41

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