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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.64, 3,264.96 and 637.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.64, 3,264.96 and 637.64 is: 956.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.64 : 3,264.96 = 637.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.64/3,264.96 = 637.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.64x = 3,264.96 × 637.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.64x = 2,081,869.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,869.09/2,176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.46

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