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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.24, 3,293.78 and 963.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.24, 3,293.78 and 963.54 is: 1,445.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.24 : 3,293.78 = 963.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.24/3,293.78 = 963.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.24x = 3,293.78 × 963.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.24x = 3,173,688.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,688.78/2,195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.71

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