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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,945.38, 4,415.28 and 1,095.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,945.38, 4,415.28 and 1,095.24 is: 1,641.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,945.38 : 4,415.28 = 1,095.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,945.38/4,415.28 = 1,095.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,945.38x = 4,415.28 × 1,095.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,945.38x = 4,835,791.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,835,791.27/2,945.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.82

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