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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.56, 3,293.34 and 1,041.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.56, 3,293.34 and 1,041.04 is: 1,561.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.56 : 3,293.34 = 1,041.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.56/3,293.34 = 1,041.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.56x = 3,293.34 × 1,041.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.56x = 3,428,498.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,498.67/2,195.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.56

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