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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.40, 3,282.78 and 957.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.40, 3,282.78 and 957.46 is: 1,434.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.40 : 3,282.78 = 957.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.40/3,282.78 = 957.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.40x = 3,282.78 × 957.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.40x = 3,143,130.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,130.54/2,190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.96

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