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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557.44, 3,836.15 and 1,095.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557.44, 3,836.15 and 1,095.64 is: 1,643.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557.44 : 3,836.15 = 1,095.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557.44/3,836.15 = 1,095.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557.44x = 3,836.15 × 1,095.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557.44x = 4,203,039.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,203,039.39/2,557.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.46

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