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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.14, 3,283.78 and 955.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.14, 3,283.78 and 955.92 is: 1,433.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.14 : 3,283.78 = 955.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.14/3,283.78 = 955.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.14x = 3,283.78 × 955.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.14x = 3,139,030.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,030.98/2,189.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.91

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