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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.85, 3,297.26 and 637.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.85, 3,297.26 and 637.88 is: 956.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.85 : 3,297.26 = 637.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.85/3,297.26 = 637.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.85x = 3,297.26 × 637.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.85x = 2,103,237.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,237.73/2,197.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.95

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