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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.22, 3,827.94 and 1,217.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.22, 3,827.94 and 1,217.67 is: 1,826.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.22 : 3,827.94 = 1,217.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.22/3,827.94 = 1,217.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.22x = 3,827.94 × 1,217.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.22x = 4,661,167.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,661,167.70/2,552.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.32

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