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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.60, 3,145.59 and 636.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.60, 3,145.59 and 636.24 is: 954.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.60 : 3,145.59 = 636.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.60/3,145.59 = 636.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.60x = 3,145.59 × 636.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.60x = 2,001,350.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,350.18/2,097.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.11

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