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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.11, 3,263.80 and 636.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.11, 3,263.80 and 636.75 is: 955.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.11 : 3,263.80 = 636.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.11/3,263.80 = 636.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.11x = 3,263.80 × 636.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.11x = 2,078,224.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,224.65/2,176.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.02

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