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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.63, 3,830.72 and 1,167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.63, 3,830.72 and 1,167.55 is: 1,750.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.63 : 3,830.72 = 1,167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.63/3,830.72 = 1,167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.63x = 3,830.72 × 1,167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.63x = 4,472,557.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,472,557.14/2,554.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.77

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