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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.17, 3,823.74 and 817.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.17, 3,823.74 and 817.79 is: 1,226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.17 : 3,823.74 = 817.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.17/3,823.74 = 817.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.17x = 3,823.74 × 817.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.17x = 3,127,016.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127,016.33/2,549.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.68

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