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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.74, 3,833.61 and 1,094.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.74, 3,833.61 and 1,094.77 is: 1,642.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.74 : 3,833.61 = 1,094.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.74/3,833.61 = 1,094.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.74x = 3,833.61 × 1,094.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.74x = 4,196,921.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,921.22/2,555.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.16

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