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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.80, 3,296.04 and 637.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.80, 3,296.04 and 637.44 is: 955.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.80 : 3,296.04 = 637.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.80/3,296.04 = 637.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.80x = 3,296.04 × 637.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.80x = 2,101,027.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,027.74/2,197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.97

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