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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.64, 3,122.82 and 1,095.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.64, 3,122.82 and 1,095.96 is: 1,641.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.64 : 3,122.82 = 1,095.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.64/3,122.82 = 1,095.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.64x = 3,122.82 × 1,095.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.64x = 3,422,485.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,422,485.81/2,084.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.76

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