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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.04, 3,827.93 and 1,091.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.04, 3,827.93 and 1,091.34 is: 1,636.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.04 : 3,827.93 = 1,091.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.04/3,827.93 = 1,091.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.04x = 3,827.93 × 1,091.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.04x = 4,177,567.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,177,567.67/2,552.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.95

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