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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.92, 3,296.06 and 736.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.92, 3,296.06 and 736.86 is: 1,104.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.92 : 3,296.06 = 736.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.92/3,296.06 = 736.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.92x = 3,296.06 × 736.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.92x = 2,428,734.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,734.77/2,198.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.51

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