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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.88, 3,290.12 and 960.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.88, 3,290.12 and 960.40 is: 1,440.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.88 : 3,290.12 = 960.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.88/3,290.12 = 960.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.88x = 3,290.12 × 960.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.88x = 3,159,831.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,831.25/2,192.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.95

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