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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.56, 3,265.08 and 637.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.56, 3,265.08 and 637.56 is: 956.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.56 : 3,265.08 = 637.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.56/3,265.08 = 637.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.56x = 3,265.08 × 637.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.56x = 2,081,684.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,684.40/2,176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.41

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