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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.70, 3,284.20 and 957.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.70, 3,284.20 and 957.17 is: 1,434.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.70 : 3,284.20 = 957.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.70/3,284.20 = 957.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.70x = 3,284.20 × 957.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.70x = 3,143,537.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,537.71/2,190.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.95

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