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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.16, 3,095.43 and 1,372.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.16, 3,095.43 and 1,372.55 is: 2,059.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.16 : 3,095.43 = 1,372.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.16/3,095.43 = 1,372.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.16x = 3,095.43 × 1,372.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.16x = 4,248,632.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248,632.45/2,063.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.28

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