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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.87, 3,825.39 and 1,316.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.87, 3,825.39 and 1,316.66 is: 1,976.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.87 : 3,825.39 = 1,316.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.87/3,825.39 = 1,316.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.87x = 3,825.39 × 1,316.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.87x = 5,036,723.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,036,723.81/2,548.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,976.06

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