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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.32, 3,029.32 and 1,311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.32, 3,029.32 and 1,311 is: 1,809.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.32 : 3,029.32 = 1,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.32/3,029.32 = 1,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.32x = 3,029.32 × 1,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.32x = 3,971,438.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,971,438.52/2,195.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.05

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