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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.10, 3,824.88 and 906.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.10, 3,824.88 and 906.42 is: 1,360.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.10 : 3,824.88 = 906.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.10/3,824.88 = 906.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.10x = 3,824.88 × 906.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.10x = 3,466,947.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,466,947.73/2,549.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.07

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