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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.50, 3,266.79 and 638.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.50, 3,266.79 and 638.50 is: 957.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.50 : 3,266.79 = 638.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.50/3,266.79 = 638.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.50x = 3,266.79 × 638.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.50x = 2,085,845.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,845.42/2,177.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.91

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