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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.03, 3,295.16 and 963.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.03, 3,295.16 and 963.11 is: 1,445.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.03 : 3,295.16 = 963.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.03/3,295.16 = 963.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.03x = 3,295.16 × 963.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.03x = 3,173,601.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,601.55/2,196.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.15

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