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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.62, 3,822.39 and 1,160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.62, 3,822.39 and 1,160.56 is: 1,739.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.62 : 3,822.39 = 1,160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.62/3,822.39 = 1,160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.62x = 3,822.39 × 1,160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.62x = 4,436,117.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,436,117.72/2,550.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.23

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