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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.53, 3,101.76 and 1,095.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.53, 3,101.76 and 1,095.57 is: 1,640.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.53 : 3,101.76 = 1,095.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.53/3,101.76 = 1,095.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.53x = 3,101.76 × 1,095.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.53x = 3,398,195.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398,195.20/2,071.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.43

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