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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.79, 3,103.70 and 1,095.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.79, 3,103.70 and 1,095.93 is: 1,640.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.79 : 3,103.70 = 1,095.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.79/3,103.70 = 1,095.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.79x = 3,103.70 × 1,095.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.79x = 3,401,432.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,432.46/2,072.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.99

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