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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.22, 3,264.87 and 637.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.22, 3,264.87 and 637.22 is: 955.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.22 : 3,264.87 = 637.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.22/3,264.87 = 637.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.22x = 3,264.87 × 637.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.22x = 2,080,448.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,448.62/2,176.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.99

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