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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.31, 3,289.61 and 960.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.31, 3,289.61 and 960.79 is: 1,440.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.31 : 3,289.61 = 960.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.31/3,289.61 = 960.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.31x = 3,289.61 × 960.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.31x = 3,160,603.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,603.14/2,194.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.36

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