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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.12, 3,817.52 and 1,450.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.12, 3,817.52 and 1,450.15 is: 2,171.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.12 : 3,817.52 = 1,450.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.12/3,817.52 = 1,450.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.12x = 3,817.52 × 1,450.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.12x = 5,535,959.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,535,959.83/2,549.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.72

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