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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.84, 3,288.33 and 959.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.84, 3,288.33 and 959.49 is: 1,439.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.84 : 3,288.33 = 959.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.84/3,288.33 = 959.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.84x = 3,288.33 × 959.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.84x = 3,155,119.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,119.75/2,191.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.49

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