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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.14, 3,823.57 and 817.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.14, 3,823.57 and 817.63 is: 1,226.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.14 : 3,823.57 = 817.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.14/3,823.57 = 817.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.14x = 3,823.57 × 817.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.14x = 3,126,242.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,126,242.33/2,549.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.39

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