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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.98, 3,144.86 and 1,055.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.98, 3,144.86 and 1,055.43 is: 1,583.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.98 : 3,144.86 = 1,055.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.98/3,144.86 = 1,055.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.98x = 3,144.86 × 1,055.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.98x = 3,319,178.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,319,178.27/2,095.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.60

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