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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.94, 6,572.88 and 1,095.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.94, 6,572.88 and 1,095.02 is: 1,642.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.94 : 6,572.88 = 1,095.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.94/6,572.88 = 1,095.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.94x = 6,572.88 × 1,095.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.94x = 7,197,402.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,197,402.19/4,381.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.51

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