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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.16, 3,826.26 and 1,164.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.16, 3,826.26 and 1,164.15 is: 1,746.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.16 : 3,826.26 = 1,164.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.16/3,826.26 = 1,164.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.16x = 3,826.26 × 1,164.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.16x = 4,454,340.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,454,340.58/2,550.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.69

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