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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.40, 3,140.09 and 554.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.40, 3,140.09 and 554.40 is: 831.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.40 : 3,140.09 = 554.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.40/3,140.09 = 554.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.40x = 3,140.09 × 554.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.40x = 1,740,863.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,863.12/2,093.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.60

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