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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.78, 3,146.67 and 636.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.78, 3,146.67 and 636.94 is: 955.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.78 : 3,146.67 = 636.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.78/3,146.67 = 636.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.78x = 3,146.67 × 636.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.78x = 2,004,239.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,239.99/2,097.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.41

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