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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.13, 3,982.70 and 1,095.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.13, 3,982.70 and 1,095.66 is: 1,642.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.13 : 3,982.70 = 1,095.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.13/3,982.70 = 1,095.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.13x = 3,982.70 × 1,095.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.13x = 4,363,687.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363,687.82/2,656.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.88

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