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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.09, 3,806.37 and 2,023.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.09, 3,806.37 and 2,023.19 is: 3,021.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.09 : 3,806.37 = 2,023.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.09/3,806.37 = 2,023.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.09x = 3,806.37 × 2,023.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.09x = 7,701,009.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,701,009.72/2,549.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.08

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