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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.73, 3,296.39 and 736.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.73, 3,296.39 and 736.89 is: 1,105.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.73 : 3,296.39 = 736.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.73/3,296.39 = 736.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.73x = 3,296.39 × 736.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.73x = 2,429,073.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429,073.14/2,197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.27

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