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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.07, 3,823.64 and 905.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.07, 3,823.64 and 905.63 is: 1,358.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.07 : 3,823.64 = 905.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.07/3,823.64 = 905.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.07x = 3,823.64 × 905.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.07x = 3,462,779.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462,779.45/2,549.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.45

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