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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.49, 3,148.18 and 637.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.49, 3,148.18 and 637.76 is: 956.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.49 : 3,148.18 = 637.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.49/3,148.18 = 637.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.49x = 3,148.18 × 637.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.49x = 2,007,767.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,767.54/2,098.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.77

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