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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.81, 3,140.72 and 554.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.81, 3,140.72 and 554.81 is: 832.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.81 : 3,140.72 = 554.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.81/3,140.72 = 554.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.81x = 3,140.72 × 554.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.81x = 1,742,510.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,510.02/2,093.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.22

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