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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.34, 3,261.38 and 635.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.34, 3,261.38 and 635.34 is: 952.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.34 : 3,261.38 = 635.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.34/3,261.38 = 635.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.34x = 3,261.38 × 635.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.34x = 2,072,081.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,081.99/2,174.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.97

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