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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.97, 3,297.31 and 737.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.97, 3,297.31 and 737.47 is: 1,106.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.97 : 3,297.31 = 737.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.97/3,297.31 = 737.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.97x = 3,297.31 × 737.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.97x = 2,431,669.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,669.48/2,197.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.33

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