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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.85, 3,298.59 and 737.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.85, 3,298.59 and 737.51 is: 1,106.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.85 : 3,298.59 = 737.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.85/3,298.59 = 737.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.85x = 3,298.59 × 737.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.85x = 2,432,739.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,739.42/2,198.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.37

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