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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.32, 3,291.09 and 960.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.32, 3,291.09 and 960.74 is: 1,441.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.32 : 3,291.09 = 960.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.32/3,291.09 = 960.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.32x = 3,291.09 × 960.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.32x = 3,161,881.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,161,881.81/2,193.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.60

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