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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.94, 3,297.58 and 737.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.94, 3,297.58 and 737.74 is: 1,106.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.94 : 3,297.58 = 737.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.94/3,297.58 = 737.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.94x = 3,297.58 × 737.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.94x = 2,432,756.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,756.67/2,198.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.33

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