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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.06, 3,194.55 and 959.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.06, 3,194.55 and 959.40 is: 1,438.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.06 : 3,194.55 = 959.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.06/3,194.55 = 959.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.06x = 3,194.55 × 959.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.06x = 3,064,851.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064,851.27/2,130.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.86

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