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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.52, 3,292.78 and 635.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.52, 3,292.78 and 635.18 is: 952.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.52 : 3,292.78 = 635.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.52/3,292.78 = 635.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.52x = 3,292.78 × 635.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.52x = 2,091,508.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,508.00/2,195.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.63

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