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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.88, 3,295.32 and 636.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.88, 3,295.32 and 636.97 is: 955.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.88 : 3,295.32 = 636.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.88/3,295.32 = 636.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.88x = 3,295.32 × 636.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.88x = 2,099,019.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,019.98/2,196.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.46

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