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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.17, 3,823.79 and 989.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.17, 3,823.79 and 989.26 is: 1,483.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.17 : 3,823.79 = 989.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.17/3,823.79 = 989.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.17x = 3,823.79 × 989.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.17x = 3,782,722.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,782,722.50/2,549.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.90

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