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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.56, 3,138.32 and 1,216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.56, 3,138.32 and 1,216.20 is: 1,821.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.56 : 3,138.32 = 1,216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.56/3,138.32 = 1,216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.56x = 3,138.32 × 1,216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.56x = 3,816,824.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,816,824.78/2,095.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.39

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