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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.26, 3,827.34 and 1,089.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.26, 3,827.34 and 1,089.66 is: 1,634.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.26 : 3,827.34 = 1,089.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.26/3,827.34 = 1,089.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.26x = 3,827.34 × 1,089.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.26x = 4,170,499.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,170,499.30/2,551.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.68

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