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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.08, 3,827.38 and 1,164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.08, 3,827.38 and 1,164.68 is: 1,746.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.08 : 3,827.38 = 1,164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.08/3,827.38 = 1,164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.08x = 3,827.38 × 1,164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.08x = 4,457,672.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,457,672.94/2,552.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.68

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