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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.08, 3,202.62 and 1,095.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.08, 3,202.62 and 1,095.40 is: 1,643.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.08 : 3,202.62 = 1,095.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.08/3,202.62 = 1,095.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.08x = 3,202.62 × 1,095.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.08x = 3,508,149.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,508,149.95/2,135.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.10

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