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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.13, 3,293.69 and 635.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.13, 3,293.69 and 635.80 is: 953.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.13 : 3,293.69 = 635.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.13/3,293.69 = 635.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.13x = 3,293.69 × 635.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.13x = 2,094,128.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,128.10/2,196.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.55

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