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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.60, 3,827.10 and 1,164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.60, 3,827.10 and 1,164.36 is: 1,747.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.60 : 3,827.10 = 1,164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.60/3,827.10 = 1,164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.60x = 3,827.10 × 1,164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.60x = 4,456,122.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,456,122.16/2,550.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.09

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