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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.70, 3,294.57 and 636.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.70, 3,294.57 and 636.37 is: 954.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.70 : 3,294.57 = 636.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.70/3,294.57 = 636.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.70x = 3,294.57 × 636.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.70x = 2,096,565.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,565.51/2,196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.42

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