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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.44, 3,141.66 and 555.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.44, 3,141.66 and 555.44 is: 833.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.44 : 3,141.66 = 555.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.44/3,141.66 = 555.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.44x = 3,141.66 × 555.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.44x = 1,745,003.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,003.63/2,094.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.16

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