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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.65, 3,146.49 and 636.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.65, 3,146.49 and 636.80 is: 955.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.65 : 3,146.49 = 636.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.65/3,146.49 = 636.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.65x = 3,146.49 × 636.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.65x = 2,003,684.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,684.83/2,097.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.20

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