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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.84, 3,298.41 and 737.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.84, 3,298.41 and 737.97 is: 1,107.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.84 : 3,298.41 = 737.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.84/3,298.41 = 737.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.84x = 3,298.41 × 737.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.84x = 2,434,127.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,127.63/2,198.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.01

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