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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.36, 3,283.17 and 955.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.36, 3,283.17 and 955.89 is: 1,433.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.36 : 3,283.17 = 955.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.36/3,283.17 = 955.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.36x = 3,283.17 × 955.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.36x = 3,138,349.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,349.37/2,189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.46

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