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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.46, 3,295.02 and 736.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.46, 3,295.02 and 736.14 is: 1,103.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.46 : 3,295.02 = 736.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.46/3,295.02 = 736.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.46x = 3,295.02 × 736.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.46x = 2,425,596.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,596.02/2,197.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.82

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