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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.54, 3,146.64 and 636.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.54, 3,146.64 and 636.52 is: 954.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.54 : 3,146.64 = 636.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.54/3,146.64 = 636.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.54x = 3,146.64 × 636.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.54x = 2,002,899.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,899.29/2,097.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.88

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