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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.25, 3,287.25 and 958.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.25, 3,287.25 and 958.63 is: 1,438.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.25 : 3,287.25 = 958.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.25/3,287.25 = 958.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.25x = 3,287.25 × 958.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.25x = 3,151,251.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,151,251.67/2,191.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.11

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