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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.68, 3,289.02 and 959.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.68, 3,289.02 and 959.50 is: 1,439.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.68 : 3,289.02 = 959.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.68/3,289.02 = 959.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.68x = 3,289.02 × 959.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.68x = 3,155,814.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,814.69/2,192.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.25

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