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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.45, 3,291.35 and 1,024.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.45, 3,291.35 and 1,024.85 is: 1,536.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.45 : 3,291.35 = 1,024.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.45/3,291.35 = 1,024.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.45x = 3,291.35 × 1,024.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.45x = 3,373,118.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,373,118.47/2,195.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.42

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