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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.30, 3,827.57 and 1,169.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.30, 3,827.57 and 1,169.81 is: 1,752.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.30 : 3,827.57 = 1,169.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.30/3,827.57 = 1,169.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.30x = 3,827.57 × 1,169.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.30x = 4,477,504.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,477,504.67/2,555.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.24

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