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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.97, 3,826.47 and 1,090.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.97, 3,826.47 and 1,090.74 is: 1,634.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.97 : 3,826.47 = 1,090.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.97/3,826.47 = 1,090.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.97x = 3,826.47 × 1,090.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.97x = 4,173,683.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173,683.89/2,552.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.83

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