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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.89, 3,202.70 and 1,095.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.89, 3,202.70 and 1,095.47 is: 1,642.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.89 : 3,202.70 = 1,095.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.89/3,202.70 = 1,095.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.89x = 3,202.70 × 1,095.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.89x = 3,508,452.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,508,452.29/2,135.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.62

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