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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.02, 3,293.55 and 962.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.02, 3,293.55 and 962.27 is: 1,443.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.02 : 3,293.55 = 962.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.02/3,293.55 = 962.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.02x = 3,293.55 × 962.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.02x = 3,169,284.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,169,284.36/2,195.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.85

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