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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.62, 3,100.95 and 1,095.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.62, 3,100.95 and 1,095.30 is: 1,639.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.62 : 3,100.95 = 1,095.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.62/3,100.95 = 1,095.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.62x = 3,100.95 × 1,095.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.62x = 3,396,470.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,396,470.54/2,071.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.52

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