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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.15, 3,822.07 and 1,069.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.15, 3,822.07 and 1,069.32 is: 1,603.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.15 : 3,822.07 = 1,069.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.15/3,822.07 = 1,069.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.15x = 3,822.07 × 1,069.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.15x = 4,087,013.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,087,013.86/2,549.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.28

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