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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.09, 3,147.31 and 637.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.09, 3,147.31 and 637.25 is: 955.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.09 : 3,147.31 = 637.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.09/3,147.31 = 637.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.09x = 3,147.31 × 637.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.09x = 2,005,622.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,622.48/2,098.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.93

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