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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.43, 3,296.48 and 736.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.43, 3,296.48 and 736.24 is: 1,104.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.43 : 3,296.48 = 736.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.43/3,296.48 = 736.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.43x = 3,296.48 × 736.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.43x = 2,427,001.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,001.94/2,197.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.47

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