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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.92, 3,239.76 and 1,958.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.92, 3,239.76 and 1,958.88 is: 2,932.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.92 : 3,239.76 = 1,958.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.92/3,239.76 = 1,958.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.92x = 3,239.76 × 1,958.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.92x = 6,346,301.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,346,301.07/2,163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.78

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