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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.08, 3,263.14 and 636.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.08, 3,263.14 and 636.08 is: 954.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.08 : 3,263.14 = 636.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.08/3,263.14 = 636.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.08x = 3,263.14 × 636.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.08x = 2,075,618.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,618.09/2,175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.27

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