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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.23, 3,833.16 and 1,094.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.23, 3,833.16 and 1,094.40 is: 1,642.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.23 : 3,833.16 = 1,094.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.23/3,833.16 = 1,094.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.23x = 3,833.16 × 1,094.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.23x = 4,195,010.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,010.30/2,554.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.38

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