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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.20, 3,201.78 and 1,095.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.20, 3,201.78 and 1,095.70 is: 1,643.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.20 : 3,201.78 = 1,095.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.20/3,201.78 = 1,095.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.20x = 3,201.78 × 1,095.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.20x = 3,508,190.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,508,190.35/2,135.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.03

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