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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.12, 3,516.96 and 1,486.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.12, 3,516.96 and 1,486.40 is: 2,050.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.12 : 3,516.96 = 1,486.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.12/3,516.96 = 1,486.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.12x = 3,516.96 × 1,486.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.12x = 5,227,609.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,227,609.34/2,549.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.75

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