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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.12, 3,824.02 and 1,009.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.12, 3,824.02 and 1,009.76 is: 1,514.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.12 : 3,824.02 = 1,009.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.12/3,824.02 = 1,009.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.12x = 3,824.02 × 1,009.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.12x = 3,861,342.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,861,342.44/2,549.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.77

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