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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.38, 3,200.79 and 1,094.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.38, 3,200.79 and 1,094.04 is: 1,640.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.38 : 3,200.79 = 1,094.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.38/3,200.79 = 1,094.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.38x = 3,200.79 × 1,094.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.38x = 3,501,792.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501,792.29/2,134.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.66

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