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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.80, 4,237.26 and 1,094.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.80, 4,237.26 and 1,094.92 is: 1,641.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.80 : 4,237.26 = 1,094.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.80/4,237.26 = 1,094.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.80x = 4,237.26 × 1,094.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.80x = 4,639,460.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,639,460.72/2,825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.82

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