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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.57, 3,285.64 and 1,095.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.57, 3,285.64 and 1,095.37 is: 1,642.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.57 : 3,285.64 = 1,095.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.57/3,285.64 = 1,095.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.57x = 3,285.64 × 1,095.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.57x = 3,598,969.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598,969.58/2,191.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.19

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