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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.92, 3,833.25 and 1,094.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.92, 3,833.25 and 1,094.91 is: 1,642.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.92 : 3,833.25 = 1,094.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.92/3,833.25 = 1,094.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.92x = 3,833.25 × 1,094.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.92x = 4,197,063.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197,063.76/2,555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.10

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