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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.50, 4,108.61 and 1,095.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.50, 4,108.61 and 1,095.61 is: 1,643.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.50 : 4,108.61 = 1,095.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.50/4,108.61 = 1,095.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.50x = 4,108.61 × 1,095.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.50x = 4,501,426.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501,426.67/2,739.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.15

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