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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.92, 4,240.14 and 1,094.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.92, 4,240.14 and 1,094.68 is: 1,642.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.92 : 4,240.14 = 1,094.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.92/4,240.14 = 1,094.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.92x = 4,240.14 × 1,094.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.92x = 4,641,596.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,641,596.46/2,825.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.51

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