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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.95, 3,827.58 and 1,163.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.95, 3,827.58 and 1,163.79 is: 1,745.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.95 : 3,827.58 = 1,163.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.95/3,827.58 = 1,163.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.95x = 3,827.58 × 1,163.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.95x = 4,454,499.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,454,499.33/2,551.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.53

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