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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.24, 3,287.13 and 958.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.24, 3,287.13 and 958.56 is: 1,437.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.24 : 3,287.13 = 958.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.24/3,287.13 = 958.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.24x = 3,287.13 × 958.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.24x = 3,150,911.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,911.33/2,191.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.96

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