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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,198.95, 3,298.70 and 738.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,198.95, 3,298.70 and 738.25 is: 1,107.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,198.95 : 3,298.70 = 738.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,198.95/3,298.70 = 738.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,198.95x = 3,298.70 × 738.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,198.95x = 2,435,265.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,265.28/2,198.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.47

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