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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.27, 3,829.58 and 1,092.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.27, 3,829.58 and 1,092.62 is: 1,638.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.27 : 3,829.58 = 1,092.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.27/3,829.58 = 1,092.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.27x = 3,829.58 × 1,092.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.27x = 4,184,283.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,184,283.91/2,554.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.15

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