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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.10, 3,826.79 and 1,164.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.10, 3,826.79 and 1,164.69 is: 1,746.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.10 : 3,826.79 = 1,164.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.10/3,826.79 = 1,164.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.10x = 3,826.79 × 1,164.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.10x = 4,457,018.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,457,018.22/2,552.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.41

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