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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.92, 3,286.98 and 958.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.92, 3,286.98 and 958.44 is: 1,437.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.92 : 3,286.98 = 958.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.92/3,286.98 = 958.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.92x = 3,286.98 × 958.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.92x = 3,150,373.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,373.11/2,190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.92

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