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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.83, 3,139.07 and 1,632.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.83, 3,139.07 and 1,632.87 is: 2,445.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.83 : 3,139.07 = 1,632.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.83/3,139.07 = 1,632.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.83x = 3,139.07 × 1,632.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.83x = 5,125,685.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,125,685.07/2,095.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.66

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