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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.08, 3,292.62 and 962.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.08, 3,292.62 and 962.20 is: 1,443.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.08 : 3,292.62 = 962.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.08/3,292.62 = 962.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.08x = 3,292.62 × 962.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.08x = 3,168,158.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,158.96/2,195.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.30

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