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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.25, 3,141.44 and 555.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.25, 3,141.44 and 555.25 is: 832.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.25 : 3,141.44 = 555.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.25/3,141.44 = 555.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.25x = 3,141.44 × 555.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.25x = 1,744,284.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,284.56/2,094.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.89

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