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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.92, 3,831.75 and 1,093.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.92, 3,831.75 and 1,093.91 is: 1,640.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.92 : 3,831.75 = 1,093.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.92/3,831.75 = 1,093.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.92x = 3,831.75 × 1,093.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.92x = 4,191,570.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,191,570.48/2,554.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.59

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