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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.01, 3,290.73 and 961.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.01, 3,290.73 and 961.48 is: 1,441.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.01 : 3,290.73 = 961.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.01/3,290.73 = 961.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.01x = 3,290.73 × 961.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.01x = 3,163,971.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,163,971.59/2,195.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.44

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