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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.27, 3,293.91 and 635.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.27, 3,293.91 and 635.93 is: 953.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.27 : 3,293.91 = 635.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.27/3,293.91 = 635.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.27x = 3,293.91 × 635.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.27x = 2,094,696.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,696.19/2,196.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.75

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