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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.90, 3,264.21 and 637.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.90, 3,264.21 and 637.26 is: 956.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.90 : 3,264.21 = 637.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.90/3,264.21 = 637.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.90x = 3,264.21 × 637.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.90x = 2,080,150.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,150.46/2,175.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.00

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