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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.17, 3,147.06 and 637.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.17, 3,147.06 and 637.34 is: 955.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.17 : 3,147.06 = 637.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.17/3,147.06 = 637.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.17x = 3,147.06 × 637.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.17x = 2,005,728.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,728.30/2,098.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.94

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