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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.80, 3,539.40 and 1,094.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.80, 3,539.40 and 1,094.54 is: 1,639.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.80 : 3,539.40 = 1,094.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.80/3,539.40 = 1,094.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.80x = 3,539.40 × 1,094.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.80x = 3,874,014.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,874,014.88/2,362.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.59

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