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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.12, 3,293.72 and 1,099.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.12, 3,293.72 and 1,099.60 is: 1,649.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.12 : 3,293.72 = 1,099.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.12/3,293.72 = 1,099.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.12x = 3,293.72 × 1,099.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.12x = 3,621,774.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,621,774.51/2,195.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.92

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