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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.67, 3,195.30 and 959.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.67, 3,195.30 and 959.32 is: 1,439.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.67 : 3,195.30 = 959.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.67/3,195.30 = 959.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.67x = 3,195.30 × 959.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.67x = 3,065,315.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,065,315.20/2,129.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.34

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