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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.80, 3,830.34 and 1,092.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.80, 3,830.34 and 1,092.28 is: 1,638.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.80 : 3,830.34 = 1,092.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.80/3,830.34 = 1,092.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.80x = 3,830.34 × 1,092.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.80x = 4,183,803.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,183,803.78/2,552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.91

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