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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.17, 3,823.03 and 904.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.17, 3,823.03 and 904.83 is: 1,356.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.17 : 3,823.03 = 904.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.17/3,823.03 = 904.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.17x = 3,823.03 × 904.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.17x = 3,459,192.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,192.23/2,549.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.99

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