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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.46, 3,296.73 and 736.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.46, 3,296.73 and 736.73 is: 1,105.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.46 : 3,296.73 = 736.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.46/3,296.73 = 736.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.46x = 3,296.73 × 736.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.46x = 2,428,799.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,799.89/2,197.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.28

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