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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.82, 3,293.24 and 635.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.82, 3,293.24 and 635.83 is: 953.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.82 : 3,293.24 = 635.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.82/3,293.24 = 635.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.82x = 3,293.24 × 635.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.82x = 2,093,929.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,929.38/2,195.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.60

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