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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.40, 3,281.40 and 955.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.40, 3,281.40 and 955.60 is: 1,432.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.40 : 3,281.40 = 955.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.40/3,281.40 = 955.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.40x = 3,281.40 × 955.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.40x = 3,135,705.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,705.84/2,188.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.88

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