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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.11, 3,147.62 and 637.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.11, 3,147.62 and 637.37 is: 956.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.11 : 3,147.62 = 637.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.11/3,147.62 = 637.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.11x = 3,147.62 × 637.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.11x = 2,006,198.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,198.56/2,098.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.19

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