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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.58, 3,298.20 and 737.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.58, 3,298.20 and 737.40 is: 1,106.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.58 : 3,298.20 = 737.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.58/3,298.20 = 737.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.58x = 3,298.20 × 737.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.58x = 2,432,092.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,092.68/2,198.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.21

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