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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.99, 3,291.02 and 2,055.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.99, 3,291.02 and 2,055.86 is: 3,081.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.99 : 3,291.02 = 2,055.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.99/3,291.02 = 2,055.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.99x = 3,291.02 × 2,055.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.99x = 6,765,876.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,765,876.38/2,195.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.01

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