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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.34, 3,826.10 and 1,168.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.34, 3,826.10 and 1,168.83 is: 1,750.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.34 : 3,826.10 = 1,168.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.34/3,826.10 = 1,168.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.34x = 3,826.10 × 1,168.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.34x = 4,472,063.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,472,063.39/2,554.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.77

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