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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.56, 3,285.48 and 958.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.56, 3,285.48 and 958.03 is: 1,436.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.56 : 3,285.48 = 958.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.56/3,285.48 = 958.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.56x = 3,285.48 × 958.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.56x = 3,147,583.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147,583.78/2,191.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.23

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