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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.94, 3,836.25 and 1,099.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.94, 3,836.25 and 1,099.14 is: 1,647.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.94 : 3,836.25 = 1,099.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.94/3,836.25 = 1,099.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.94x = 3,836.25 × 1,099.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.94x = 4,216,575.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,216,575.83/2,558.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.78

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