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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.08, 3,294.12 and 963.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.08, 3,294.12 and 963.20 is: 1,444.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.08 : 3,294.12 = 963.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.08/3,294.12 = 963.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.08x = 3,294.12 × 963.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.08x = 3,172,896.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172,896.38/2,196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.80

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