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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.76, 3,831.94 and 1,166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.76, 3,831.94 and 1,166.92 is: 1,750.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.76 : 3,831.94 = 1,166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.76/3,831.94 = 1,166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.76x = 3,831.94 × 1,166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.76x = 4,471,567.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,471,567.42/2,553.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.97

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