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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557.47, 3,833 and 1,094.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557.47, 3,833 and 1,094.91 is: 1,640.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557.47 : 3,833 = 1,094.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557.47/3,833 = 1,094.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557.47x = 3,833 × 1,094.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557.47x = 4,196,790.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,790.03/2,557.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.99

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