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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.90, 3,290.16 and 960.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.90, 3,290.16 and 960.08 is: 1,440.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.90 : 3,290.16 = 960.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.90/3,290.16 = 960.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.90x = 3,290.16 × 960.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.90x = 3,158,816.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,158,816.81/2,192.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.47

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