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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.28, 3,981.36 and 1,094.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.28, 3,981.36 and 1,094.08 is: 1,640.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.28 : 3,981.36 = 1,094.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.28/3,981.36 = 1,094.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.28x = 3,981.36 × 1,094.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.28x = 4,355,926.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,355,926.35/2,655.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.48

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