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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.83, 3,146.82 and 637.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.83, 3,146.82 and 637.00 is: 955.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.83 : 3,146.82 = 637.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.83/3,146.82 = 637.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.83x = 3,146.82 × 637.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.83x = 2,004,514.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,514.08/2,097.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.52

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