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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.25, 3,141.11 and 1,635.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.25, 3,141.11 and 1,635.05 is: 2,451.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.25 : 3,141.11 = 1,635.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.25/3,141.11 = 1,635.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.25x = 3,141.11 × 1,635.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.25x = 5,135,883.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,135,883.85/2,095.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.21

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