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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.72, 3,296.96 and 736.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.72, 3,296.96 and 736.72 is: 1,105.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.72 : 3,296.96 = 736.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.72/3,296.96 = 736.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.72x = 3,296.96 × 736.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.72x = 2,428,936.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,936.37/2,197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.21

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