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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.84, 3,292.36 and 1,099.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.84, 3,292.36 and 1,099.60 is: 1,648.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.84 : 3,292.36 = 1,099.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.84/3,292.36 = 1,099.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.84x = 3,292.36 × 1,099.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.84x = 3,620,279.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620,279.06/2,195.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.70

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