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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.08, 3,821.70 and 1,009.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.08, 3,821.70 and 1,009.24 is: 1,513.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.08 : 3,821.70 = 1,009.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.08/3,821.70 = 1,009.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.08x = 3,821.70 × 1,009.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.08x = 3,857,012.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,857,012.51/2,549.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.10

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