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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.14, 3,282.42 and 957.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.14, 3,282.42 and 957.22 is: 1,434.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.14 : 3,282.42 = 957.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.14/3,282.42 = 957.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.14x = 3,282.42 × 957.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.14x = 3,141,993.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,141,993.46/2,190.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.61

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