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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.68, 4,240.24 and 1,094.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.68, 4,240.24 and 1,094.24 is: 1,642.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.68 : 4,240.24 = 1,094.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.68/4,240.24 = 1,094.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.68x = 4,240.24 × 1,094.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.68x = 4,639,840.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,639,840.22/2,825.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.03

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