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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.46, 3,832.38 and 1,093.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.46, 3,832.38 and 1,093.14 is: 1,639.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.46 : 3,832.38 = 1,093.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.46/3,832.38 = 1,093.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.46x = 3,832.38 × 1,093.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.46x = 4,189,327.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,189,327.87/2,555.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.36

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