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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.75, 3,262.80 and 635.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.75, 3,262.80 and 635.75 is: 953.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.75 : 3,262.80 = 635.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.75/3,262.80 = 635.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.75x = 3,262.80 × 635.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.75x = 2,074,325.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,325.10/2,174.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.82

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