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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.43, 3,298.46 and 738.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.43, 3,298.46 and 738.25 is: 1,107.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.43 : 3,298.46 = 738.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.43/3,298.46 = 738.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.43x = 3,298.46 × 738.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.43x = 2,435,076.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,076.16/2,199.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.14

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