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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.06, 3,824.67 and 1,393.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.06, 3,824.67 and 1,393.46 is: 2,090.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.06 : 3,824.67 = 1,393.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.06/3,824.67 = 1,393.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.06x = 3,824.67 × 1,393.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.06x = 5,329,524.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,329,524.66/2,549.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090.78

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