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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.72, 3,827.38 and 1,091.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.72, 3,827.38 and 1,091.16 is: 1,635.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.72 : 3,827.38 = 1,091.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.72/3,827.38 = 1,091.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.72x = 3,827.38 × 1,091.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.72x = 4,176,283.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176,283.96/2,553.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.37

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