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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.24, 3,832.86 and 1,094.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.24, 3,832.86 and 1,094.27 is: 1,641.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.24 : 3,832.86 = 1,094.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.24/3,832.86 = 1,094.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.24x = 3,832.86 × 1,094.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.24x = 4,194,183.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,183.71/2,555.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.41

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