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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.45, 3,825.24 and 1,163.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.45, 3,825.24 and 1,163.46 is: 1,744.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.45 : 3,825.24 = 1,163.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.45/3,825.24 = 1,163.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.45x = 3,825.24 × 1,163.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.45x = 4,450,513.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450,513.73/2,550.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.99

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