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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557.28, 3,835.96 and 1,094.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557.28, 3,835.96 and 1,094.96 is: 1,642.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557.28 : 3,835.96 = 1,094.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557.28/3,835.96 = 1,094.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557.28x = 3,835.96 × 1,094.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557.28x = 4,200,222.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,200,222.76/2,557.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.46

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