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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.44, 3,834.65 and 1,094.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.44, 3,834.65 and 1,094.64 is: 1,641.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.44 : 3,834.65 = 1,094.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.44/3,834.65 = 1,094.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.44x = 3,834.65 × 1,094.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.44x = 4,197,561.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197,561.28/2,556.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.96

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