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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,582.72, 2,373.46 and 1,094.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,582.72, 2,373.46 and 1,094.28 is: 1,640.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,582.72 : 2,373.46 = 1,094.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,582.72/2,373.46 = 1,094.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,582.72x = 2,373.46 × 1,094.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,582.72x = 2,597,229.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,229.81/1,582.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.99

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