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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.67, 3,146.30 and 636.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.67, 3,146.30 and 636.84 is: 955.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.67 : 3,146.30 = 636.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.67/3,146.30 = 636.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.67x = 3,146.30 × 636.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.67x = 2,003,677.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,677.92/2,097.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.19

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