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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.37, 4,104.37 and 1,095.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.37, 4,104.37 and 1,095.39 is: 1,641.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.37 : 4,104.37 = 1,095.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.37/4,104.37 = 1,095.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.37x = 4,104.37 × 1,095.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.37x = 4,495,887.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,495,887.22/2,738.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.81

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