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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.25, 3,139.94 and 554.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.25, 3,139.94 and 554.25 is: 831.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.25 : 3,139.94 = 554.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.25/3,139.94 = 554.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.25x = 3,139.94 × 554.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.25x = 1,740,308.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,308.97/2,093.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.39

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