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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.16, 3,297.33 and 737.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.16, 3,297.33 and 737.46 is: 1,106.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.16 : 3,297.33 = 737.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.16/3,297.33 = 737.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.16x = 3,297.33 × 737.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.16x = 2,431,648.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,648.98/2,198.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.22

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