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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.58, 2,197.62 and 1,095.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.58, 2,197.62 and 1,095.86 is: 1,513.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.58 : 2,197.62 = 1,095.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.58/2,197.62 = 1,095.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.58x = 2,197.62 × 1,095.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.58x = 2,408,283.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,283.85/1,591.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.14

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