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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.79, 3,832.31 and 1,092.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.79, 3,832.31 and 1,092.94 is: 1,640.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.79 : 3,832.31 = 1,092.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.79/3,832.31 = 1,092.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.79x = 3,832.31 × 1,092.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.79x = 4,188,469.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,188,469.85/2,553.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.10

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