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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.40, 3,583.56 and 1,094.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.40, 3,583.56 and 1,094.96 is: 1,640.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.40 : 3,583.56 = 1,094.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.40/3,583.56 = 1,094.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.40x = 3,583.56 × 1,094.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.40x = 3,923,854.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,923,854.86/2,392.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.13

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