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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.57, 3,288.93 and 959.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.57, 3,288.93 and 959.35 is: 1,439.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.57 : 3,288.93 = 959.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.57/3,288.93 = 959.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.57x = 3,288.93 × 959.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.57x = 3,155,223.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,223.18/2,192.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.05

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