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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.94, 3,823.40 and 817.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.94, 3,823.40 and 817.56 is: 1,226.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.94 : 3,823.40 = 817.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.94/3,823.40 = 817.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.94x = 3,823.40 × 817.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.94x = 3,125,858.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125,858.90/2,548.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.34

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