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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.38, 3,266.61 and 638.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.38, 3,266.61 and 638.38 is: 957.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.38 : 3,266.61 = 638.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.38/3,266.61 = 638.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.38x = 3,266.61 × 638.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.38x = 2,085,318.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,318.97/2,177.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.72

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