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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.26, 3,141.40 and 555.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.26, 3,141.40 and 555.26 is: 832.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.26 : 3,141.40 = 555.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.26/3,141.40 = 555.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.26x = 3,141.40 × 555.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.26x = 1,744,293.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,293.76/2,094.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.89

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