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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.88, 3,147.97 and 637.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.88, 3,147.97 and 637.68 is: 956.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.88 : 3,147.97 = 637.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.88/3,147.97 = 637.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.88x = 3,147.97 × 637.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.88x = 2,007,397.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,397.51/2,098.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.41

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