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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.88, 3,831.12 and 1,093.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.88, 3,831.12 and 1,093.28 is: 1,639.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.88 : 3,831.12 = 1,093.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.88/3,831.12 = 1,093.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.88x = 3,831.12 × 1,093.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.88x = 4,188,486.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,188,486.87/2,554.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.41

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