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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.22, 2,889.96 and 1,255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.22, 2,889.96 and 1,255.40 is: 1,732.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.22 : 2,889.96 = 1,255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.22/2,889.96 = 1,255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.22x = 2,889.96 × 1,255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.22x = 3,628,041.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628,041.33/2,094.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.41

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