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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.76, 3,823.30 and 817.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.76, 3,823.30 and 817.26 is: 1,225.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.76 : 3,823.30 = 817.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.76/3,823.30 = 817.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.76x = 3,823.30 × 817.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.76x = 3,124,630.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,124,630.16/2,548.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.94

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