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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.40, 3,265.86 and 638.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.40, 3,265.86 and 638.40 is: 957.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.40 : 3,265.86 = 638.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.40/3,265.86 = 638.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.40x = 3,265.86 × 638.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.40x = 2,084,925.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,925.02/2,177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.53

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