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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.76, 3,298.32 and 737.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.76, 3,298.32 and 737.52 is: 1,106.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.76 : 3,298.32 = 737.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.76/3,298.32 = 737.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.76x = 3,298.32 × 737.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.76x = 2,432,576.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,576.97/2,198.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.34

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