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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.12, 3,510.96 and 2,233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.12, 3,510.96 and 2,233.76 is: 3,076.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.12 : 3,510.96 = 2,233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.12/3,510.96 = 2,233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.12x = 3,510.96 × 2,233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.12x = 7,842,642.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,842,642.01/2,549.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.61

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