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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.24, 3,591.64 and 1,095.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.24, 3,591.64 and 1,095.59 is: 1,642.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.24 : 3,591.64 = 1,095.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.24/3,591.64 = 1,095.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.24x = 3,591.64 × 1,095.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.24x = 3,934,964.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,934,964.87/2,395.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.83

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