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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.08, 3,297.52 and 737.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.08, 3,297.52 and 737.32 is: 1,106.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.08 : 3,297.52 = 737.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.08/3,297.52 = 737.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.08x = 3,297.52 × 737.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.08x = 2,431,327.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,327.45/2,198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.11

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