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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.55, 2,200.08 and 1,091.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.55, 2,200.08 and 1,091.49 is: 1,505.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.55 : 2,200.08 = 1,091.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.55/2,200.08 = 1,091.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.55x = 2,200.08 × 1,091.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.55x = 2,401,365.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,365.32/1,595.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.04

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