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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.16, 4,106.58 and 1,095.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.16, 4,106.58 and 1,095.40 is: 1,642.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.16 : 4,106.58 = 1,095.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.16/4,106.58 = 1,095.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.16x = 4,106.58 × 1,095.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.16x = 4,498,347.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,498,347.73/2,739.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.24

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