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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.32, 3,289.59 and 959.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.32, 3,289.59 and 959.74 is: 1,440.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.32 : 3,289.59 = 959.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.32/3,289.59 = 959.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.32x = 3,289.59 × 959.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.32x = 3,157,151.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,151.11/2,192.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.10

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