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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.58, 3,027.11 and 1,311.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.58, 3,027.11 and 1,311.06 is: 1,807.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.58 : 3,027.11 = 1,311.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.58/3,027.11 = 1,311.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.58x = 3,027.11 × 1,311.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.58x = 3,968,716.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968,716.28/2,195.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.59

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