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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.42, 3,283.23 and 955.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.42, 3,283.23 and 955.93 is: 1,434.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.42 : 3,283.23 = 955.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.42/3,283.23 = 955.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.42x = 3,283.23 × 955.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.42x = 3,138,538.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,538.05/2,188.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.16

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