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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.51, 3,297.96 and 737.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.51, 3,297.96 and 737.67 is: 1,106.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.51 : 3,297.96 = 737.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.51/3,297.96 = 737.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.51x = 3,297.96 × 737.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.51x = 2,432,806.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,806.15/2,198.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.57

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