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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.22, 3,141.76 and 1,108.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.22, 3,141.76 and 1,108.57 is: 1,662.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.22 : 3,141.76 = 1,108.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.22/3,141.76 = 1,108.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.22x = 3,141.76 × 1,108.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.22x = 3,482,866.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,866.20/2,095.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.29

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