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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.31, 3,828.20 and 1,165.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.31, 3,828.20 and 1,165.23 is: 1,747.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.31 : 3,828.20 = 1,165.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.31/3,828.20 = 1,165.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.31x = 3,828.20 × 1,165.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.31x = 4,460,727.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,460,727.66/2,552.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.72

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