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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.70, 3,297.70 and 737.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.70, 3,297.70 and 737.86 is: 1,106.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.70 : 3,297.70 = 737.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.70/3,297.70 = 737.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.70x = 3,297.70 × 737.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.70x = 2,433,240.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,240.92/2,198.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.67

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