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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.35, 3,294.42 and 1,601.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.35, 3,294.42 and 1,601.26 is: 2,402.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.35 : 3,294.42 = 1,601.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.35/3,294.42 = 1,601.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.35x = 3,294.42 × 1,601.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.35x = 5,275,236.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,275,236.27/2,195.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,402.91

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