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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557.86, 3,833.55 and 1,095.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557.86, 3,833.55 and 1,095.41 is: 1,641.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557.86 : 3,833.55 = 1,095.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557.86/3,833.55 = 1,095.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557.86x = 3,833.55 × 1,095.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557.86x = 4,199,289.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,199,289.84/2,557.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.72

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