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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.73, 3,822.85 and 1,164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.73, 3,822.85 and 1,164.82 is: 1,745.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.73 : 3,822.85 = 1,164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.73/3,822.85 = 1,164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.73x = 3,822.85 × 1,164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.73x = 4,452,932.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,452,932.14/2,550.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.75

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