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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.93, 4,108.40 and 1,095.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.93, 4,108.40 and 1,095.89 is: 1,643.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.93 : 4,108.40 = 1,095.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.93/4,108.40 = 1,095.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.93x = 4,108.40 × 1,095.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.93x = 4,502,328.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,502,328.45/2,738.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.83

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