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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.12, 3,824.24 and 1,010.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.12, 3,824.24 and 1,010.08 is: 1,515.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.12 : 3,824.24 = 1,010.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.12/3,824.24 = 1,010.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.12x = 3,824.24 × 1,010.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.12x = 3,862,788.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,862,788.34/2,549.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.34

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