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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.48, 3,863.58 and 1,095.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.48, 3,863.58 and 1,095.44 is: 1,642.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.48 : 3,863.58 = 1,095.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.48/3,863.58 = 1,095.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.48x = 3,863.58 × 1,095.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.48x = 4,232,320.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,232,320.08/2,576.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.68

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