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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.12, 3,140.94 and 555.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.12, 3,140.94 and 555.24 is: 832.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.12 : 3,140.94 = 555.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.12/3,140.94 = 555.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.12x = 3,140.94 × 555.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.12x = 1,743,975.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,975.53/2,094.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.80

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