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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.42, 3,394.28 and 1,095.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.42, 3,394.28 and 1,095.97 is: 1,642.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.42 : 3,394.28 = 1,095.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.42/3,394.28 = 1,095.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.42x = 3,394.28 × 1,095.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.42x = 3,720,029.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,720,029.05/2,265.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.10

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