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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.09, 3,822.99 and 988.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.09, 3,822.99 and 988.56 is: 1,482.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.09 : 3,822.99 = 988.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.09/3,822.99 = 988.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.09x = 3,822.99 × 988.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.09x = 3,779,254.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779,254.99/2,549.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.59

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