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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.19, 3,294.21 and 636.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.19, 3,294.21 and 636.23 is: 954.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.19 : 3,294.21 = 636.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.19/3,294.21 = 636.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.19x = 3,294.21 × 636.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.19x = 2,095,883.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,883.46/2,196.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.33

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