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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.10, 3,293.97 and 636.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.10, 3,293.97 and 636.04 is: 954.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.10 : 3,293.97 = 636.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.10/3,293.97 = 636.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.10x = 3,293.97 × 636.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.10x = 2,095,096.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,096.68/2,196.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.01

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