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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.07, 3,142.98 and 1,055.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.07, 3,142.98 and 1,055.59 is: 1,583.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.07 : 3,142.98 = 1,055.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.07/3,142.98 = 1,055.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.07x = 3,142.98 × 1,055.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.07x = 3,317,690.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,317,690.40/2,095.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.57

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