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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.64, 4,108.41 and 1,095.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.64, 4,108.41 and 1,095.21 is: 1,642.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.64 : 4,108.41 = 1,095.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.64/4,108.41 = 1,095.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.64x = 4,108.41 × 1,095.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.64x = 4,499,571.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,499,571.72/2,738.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.99

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