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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.78, 3,295.93 and 736.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.78, 3,295.93 and 736.73 is: 1,104.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.78 : 3,295.93 = 736.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.78/3,295.93 = 736.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.78x = 3,295.93 × 736.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.78x = 2,428,210.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,210.51/2,198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.34

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