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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.37, 3,983.54 and 1,094.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.37, 3,983.54 and 1,094.51 is: 1,641.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.37 : 3,983.54 = 1,094.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.37/3,983.54 = 1,094.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.37x = 3,983.54 × 1,094.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.37x = 4,360,003.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,360,003.95/2,655.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.96

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