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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.03, 3,823.55 and 905.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.03, 3,823.55 and 905.62 is: 1,358.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.03 : 3,823.55 = 905.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.03/3,823.55 = 905.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.03x = 3,823.55 × 905.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.03x = 3,462,683.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462,683.35/2,549.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.43

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