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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.40, 3,287.28 and 960.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.40, 3,287.28 and 960.46 is: 1,439.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.40 : 3,287.28 = 960.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.40/3,287.28 = 960.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.40x = 3,287.28 × 960.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.40x = 3,157,300.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,300.95/2,193.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.46

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