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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.74, 3,146.62 and 636.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.74, 3,146.62 and 636.88 is: 955.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.74 : 3,146.62 = 636.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.74/3,146.62 = 636.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.74x = 3,146.62 × 636.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.74x = 2,004,019.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,019.35/2,097.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.32

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