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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.52, 3,294.72 and 1,041.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.52, 3,294.72 and 1,041.36 is: 1,562.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.52 : 3,294.72 = 1,041.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.52/3,294.72 = 1,041.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.52x = 3,294.72 × 1,041.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.52x = 3,430,989.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,989.62/2,195.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.72

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