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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.34, 3,283.23 and 957.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.34, 3,283.23 and 957.52 is: 1,435.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.34 : 3,283.23 = 957.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.34/3,283.23 = 957.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.34x = 3,283.23 × 957.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.34x = 3,143,766.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,766.08/2,190.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.29

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