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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.82, 3,833.49 and 1,094.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.82, 3,833.49 and 1,094.97 is: 1,642.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.82 : 3,833.49 = 1,094.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.82/3,833.49 = 1,094.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.82x = 3,833.49 × 1,094.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.82x = 4,197,556.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197,556.55/2,555.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.35

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