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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.56, 3,823.20 and 1,161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.56, 3,823.20 and 1,161.92 is: 1,743.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.56 : 3,823.20 = 1,161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.56/3,823.20 = 1,161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.56x = 3,823.20 × 1,161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.56x = 4,442,252.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,442,252.54/2,548.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.04

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