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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461, 3,691.50 and 637

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461, 3,691.50 and 637 is: 955.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461 : 3,691.50 = 637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461/3,691.50 = 637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461x = 3,691.50 × 637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461x = 2,351,485.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351,485.50/2,461
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.50

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