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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.75, 3,146.99 and 637.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.75, 3,146.99 and 637.05 is: 955.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.75 : 3,146.99 = 637.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.75/3,146.99 = 637.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.75x = 3,146.99 × 637.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.75x = 2,004,786.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,786.79/2,097.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.68

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