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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.14, 2,197.44 and 1,095.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.14, 2,197.44 and 1,095.06 is: 1,512.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.14 : 2,197.44 = 1,095.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.14/2,197.44 = 1,095.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.14x = 2,197.44 × 1,095.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.14x = 2,406,328.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,328.65/1,591.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.33

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