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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.10, 3,292.06 and 960.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.10, 3,292.06 and 960.87 is: 1,441.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.10 : 3,292.06 = 960.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.10/3,292.06 = 960.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.10x = 3,292.06 × 960.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.10x = 3,163,241.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,163,241.69/2,194.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.70

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