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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.04, 3,825.40 and 1,770.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.04, 3,825.40 and 1,770.84 is: 2,657.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.04 : 3,825.40 = 1,770.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.04/3,825.40 = 1,770.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.04x = 3,825.40 × 1,770.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.04x = 6,774,171.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,774,171.34/2,549.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,657.54

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