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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.92, 3,823.44 and 1,233.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.92, 3,823.44 and 1,233.87 is: 1,848.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.92 : 3,823.44 = 1,233.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.92/3,823.44 = 1,233.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.92x = 3,823.44 × 1,233.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.92x = 4,717,627.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,717,627.91/2,551.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.66

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