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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.94, 3,147.50 and 637.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.94, 3,147.50 and 637.10 is: 955.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.94 : 3,147.50 = 637.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.94/3,147.50 = 637.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.94x = 3,147.50 × 637.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.94x = 2,005,272.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,272.25/2,097.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.83

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