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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.51, 3,282.78 and 955.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.51, 3,282.78 and 955.61 is: 1,433.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.51 : 3,282.78 = 955.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.51/3,282.78 = 955.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.51x = 3,282.78 × 955.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.51x = 3,137,052.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,052.62/2,188.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.42

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