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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.58, 3,617.82 and 1,095.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.58, 3,617.82 and 1,095.43 is: 1,643.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.58 : 3,617.82 = 1,095.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.58/3,617.82 = 1,095.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.58x = 3,617.82 × 1,095.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.58x = 3,963,050.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,963,050.47/2,411.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.34

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