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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.02, 3,292.05 and 961.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.02, 3,292.05 and 961.27 is: 1,442.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.02 : 3,292.05 = 961.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.02/3,292.05 = 961.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.02x = 3,292.05 × 961.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.02x = 3,164,548.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164,548.90/2,194.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.35

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