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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.65, 3,146.48 and 636.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.65, 3,146.48 and 636.81 is: 955.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.65 : 3,146.48 = 636.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.65/3,146.48 = 636.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.65x = 3,146.48 × 636.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.65x = 2,003,706.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,706.74/2,097.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.22

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