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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.15, 3,145.11 and 636.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.15, 3,145.11 and 636.72 is: 954.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.15 : 3,145.11 = 636.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.15/3,145.11 = 636.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.15x = 3,145.11 × 636.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.15x = 2,002,554.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,554.44/2,097.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.89

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