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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.89, 3,291.99 and 1,025.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.89, 3,291.99 and 1,025.28 is: 1,537.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.89 : 3,291.99 = 1,025.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.89/3,291.99 = 1,025.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.89x = 3,291.99 × 1,025.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.89x = 3,375,222.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,222.69/2,195.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.06

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