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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.80, 3,297.02 and 736.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.80, 3,297.02 and 736.68 is: 1,105.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.80 : 3,297.02 = 736.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.80/3,297.02 = 736.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.80x = 3,297.02 × 736.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.80x = 2,428,848.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,848.69/2,197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.13

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