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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.64, 3,286.17 and 959.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.64, 3,286.17 and 959.73 is: 1,438.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.64 : 3,286.17 = 959.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.64/3,286.17 = 959.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.64x = 3,286.17 × 959.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.64x = 3,153,835.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,153,835.93/2,192.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.37

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