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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.82, 3,288.85 and 960.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.82, 3,288.85 and 960.28 is: 1,439.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.82 : 3,288.85 = 960.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.82/3,288.85 = 960.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.82x = 3,288.85 × 960.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.82x = 3,158,206.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,158,206.26/2,193.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.59

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