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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.18, 3,298.08 and 738

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.18, 3,298.08 and 738 is: 1,106.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.18 : 3,298.08 = 738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.18/3,298.08 = 738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.18x = 3,298.08 × 738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.18x = 2,433,983.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,983.04/2,199.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.77

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