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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.92, 3,827.56 and 1,127.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.92, 3,827.56 and 1,127.48 is: 1,690.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.92 : 3,827.56 = 1,127.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.92/3,827.56 = 1,127.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.92x = 3,827.56 × 1,127.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.92x = 4,315,497.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,315,497.35/2,552.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.42

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