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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.04, 3,143.40 and 1,055.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.04, 3,143.40 and 1,055.60 is: 1,583.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.04 : 3,143.40 = 1,055.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.04/3,143.40 = 1,055.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.04x = 3,143.40 × 1,055.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.04x = 3,318,173.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,173.04/2,095.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.82

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