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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.38, 3,506.55 and 2,094.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.38, 3,506.55 and 2,094.31 is: 2,885.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.38 : 3,506.55 = 2,094.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.38/3,506.55 = 2,094.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.38x = 3,506.55 × 2,094.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.38x = 7,343,802.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,343,802.73/2,545.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,885.15

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