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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.13, 3,823.69 and 818.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.13, 3,823.69 and 818.97 is: 1,228.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.13 : 3,823.69 = 818.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.13/3,823.69 = 818.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.13x = 3,823.69 × 818.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.13x = 3,131,472.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,472.55/2,549.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.45

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