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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.67, 3,296.98 and 637.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.67, 3,296.98 and 637.68 is: 956.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.67 : 3,296.98 = 637.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.67/3,296.98 = 637.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.67x = 3,296.98 × 637.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.67x = 2,102,418.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,418.21/2,197.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.66

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