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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.46, 3,296.52 and 737.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.46, 3,296.52 and 737.14 is: 1,105.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.46 : 3,296.52 = 737.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.46/3,296.52 = 737.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.46x = 3,296.52 × 737.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.46x = 2,429,996.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429,996.75/2,198.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.32

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