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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.26, 3,262.90 and 636.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.26, 3,262.90 and 636.26 is: 954.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.26 : 3,262.90 = 636.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.26/3,262.90 = 636.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.26x = 3,262.90 × 636.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.26x = 2,076,052.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,052.75/2,175.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.39

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