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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.20, 3,291.70 and 962.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.20, 3,291.70 and 962.06 is: 1,442.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.20 : 3,291.70 = 962.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.20/3,291.70 = 962.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.20x = 3,291.70 × 962.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.20x = 3,166,812.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166,812.90/2,195.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.61

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