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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098, 3,147.68 and 637.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098, 3,147.68 and 637.12 is: 955.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098 : 3,147.68 = 637.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098/3,147.68 = 637.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098x = 3,147.68 × 637.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098x = 2,005,449.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,449.88/2,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.89

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