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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.33, 3,147.51 and 637.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.33, 3,147.51 and 637.48 is: 956.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.33 : 3,147.51 = 637.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.33/3,147.51 = 637.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.33x = 3,147.51 × 637.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.33x = 2,006,474.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,474.67/2,098.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.22

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