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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.60, 3,825.60 and 1,163.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.60, 3,825.60 and 1,163.36 is: 1,745.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.60 : 3,825.60 = 1,163.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.60/3,825.60 = 1,163.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.60x = 3,825.60 × 1,163.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.60x = 4,450,550.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450,550.02/2,549.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.59

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