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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.17, 3,823.76 and 1,683.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.17, 3,823.76 and 1,683.28 is: 2,524.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.17 : 3,823.76 = 1,683.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.17/3,823.76 = 1,683.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.17x = 3,823.76 × 1,683.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.17x = 6,436,458.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,436,458.73/2,549.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.92

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