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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.18, 3,821.19 and 1,727.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.18, 3,821.19 and 1,727.54 is: 2,589.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.18 : 3,821.19 = 1,727.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.18/3,821.19 = 1,727.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.18x = 3,821.19 × 1,727.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.18x = 6,601,249.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,601,249.02/2,549.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.56

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