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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.33, 3,983.00 and 1,096.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.33, 3,983.00 and 1,096.22 is: 1,644.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.33 : 3,983.00 = 1,096.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.33/3,983.00 = 1,096.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.33x = 3,983.00 × 1,096.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.33x = 4,366,218.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366,218.86/2,655.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.32

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