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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.70, 3,291.72 and 1,025.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.70, 3,291.72 and 1,025.09 is: 1,536.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.70 : 3,291.72 = 1,025.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.70/3,291.72 = 1,025.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.70x = 3,291.72 × 1,025.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.70x = 3,374,309.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,309.25/2,195.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.78

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