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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.31, 3,834.39 and 1,094.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.31, 3,834.39 and 1,094.37 is: 1,640.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.31 : 3,834.39 = 1,094.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.31/3,834.39 = 1,094.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.31x = 3,834.39 × 1,094.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.31x = 4,196,241.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,241.38/2,558.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.24

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