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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.32, 3,292.59 and 961.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.32, 3,292.59 and 961.74 is: 1,443.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.32 : 3,292.59 = 961.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.32/3,292.59 = 961.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.32x = 3,292.59 × 961.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.32x = 3,166,615.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166,615.51/2,194.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.10

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