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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.10, 3,293.26 and 962.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.10, 3,293.26 and 962.79 is: 1,444.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.10 : 3,293.26 = 962.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.10/3,293.26 = 962.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.10x = 3,293.26 × 962.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.10x = 3,170,703.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,703.04/2,195.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.45

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