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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.38, 3,297.96 and 737.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.38, 3,297.96 and 737.94 is: 1,107.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.38 : 3,297.96 = 737.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.38/3,297.96 = 737.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.38x = 3,297.96 × 737.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.38x = 2,433,696.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,696.60/2,198.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.04

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