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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.81, 3,193.51 and 959.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.81, 3,193.51 and 959.56 is: 1,438.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.81 : 3,193.51 = 959.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.81/3,193.51 = 959.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.81x = 3,193.51 × 959.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.81x = 3,064,364.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064,364.46/2,130.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.12

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