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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.83, 3,296.95 and 737.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.83, 3,296.95 and 737.20 is: 1,105.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.83 : 3,296.95 = 737.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.83/3,296.95 = 737.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.83x = 3,296.95 × 737.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.83x = 2,430,517.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430,517.96/2,197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.87

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