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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.52, 3,140.40 and 554.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.52, 3,140.40 and 554.48 is: 831.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.52 : 3,140.40 = 554.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.52/3,140.40 = 554.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.52x = 3,140.40 × 554.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.52x = 1,741,288.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,288.99/2,093.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.75

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