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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.55, 3,917.31 and 637.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.55, 3,917.31 and 637.15 is: 955.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.55 : 3,917.31 = 637.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.55/3,917.31 = 637.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.55x = 3,917.31 × 637.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.55x = 2,495,910.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,910.88/2,611.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.72

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