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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.15, 3,591.50 and 1,095.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.15, 3,591.50 and 1,095.50 is: 1,642.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.15 : 3,591.50 = 1,095.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.15/3,591.50 = 1,095.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.15x = 3,591.50 × 1,095.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.15x = 3,934,488.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,934,488.25/2,395.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.69

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