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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.36, 3,981.57 and 1,094.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.36, 3,981.57 and 1,094.90 is: 1,641.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.36 : 3,981.57 = 1,094.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.36/3,981.57 = 1,094.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.36x = 3,981.57 × 1,094.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.36x = 4,359,401.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,359,401.09/2,655.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.74

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