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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.17, 3,141.30 and 555.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.17, 3,141.30 and 555.17 is: 832.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.17 : 3,141.30 = 555.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.17/3,141.30 = 555.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.17x = 3,141.30 × 555.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.17x = 1,743,955.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,955.52/2,094.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.77

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