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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.63, 3,295.12 and 636.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.63, 3,295.12 and 636.66 is: 955.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.63 : 3,295.12 = 636.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.63/3,295.12 = 636.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.63x = 3,295.12 × 636.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.63x = 2,097,871.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,871.10/2,196.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.04

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