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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.01, 3,289.58 and 959.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.01, 3,289.58 and 959.79 is: 1,439.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.01 : 3,289.58 = 959.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.01/3,289.58 = 959.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.01x = 3,289.58 × 959.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.01x = 3,157,305.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,305.99/2,193.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.71

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