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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.49, 3,201.96 and 1,095.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.49, 3,201.96 and 1,095.61 is: 1,641.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.49 : 3,201.96 = 1,095.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.49/3,201.96 = 1,095.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.49x = 3,201.96 × 1,095.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.49x = 3,508,099.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,508,099.40/2,136.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.99

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