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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.09, 3,865.55 and 1,095.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.09, 3,865.55 and 1,095.08 is: 1,643.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.09 : 3,865.55 = 1,095.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.09/3,865.55 = 1,095.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.09x = 3,865.55 × 1,095.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.09x = 4,233,081.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233,081.02/2,576.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.22

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