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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.22, 3,138.12 and 1,629.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.22, 3,138.12 and 1,629.33 is: 2,440.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.22 : 3,138.12 = 1,629.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.22/3,138.12 = 1,629.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.22x = 3,138.12 × 1,629.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.22x = 5,113,033.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,113,033.06/2,095.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.34

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