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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,945.57, 4,415.72 and 1,095.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,945.57, 4,415.72 and 1,095.39 is: 1,642.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,945.57 : 4,415.72 = 1,095.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,945.57/4,415.72 = 1,095.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,945.57x = 4,415.72 × 1,095.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,945.57x = 4,836,930.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,836,930.05/2,945.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.11

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