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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.19, 3,821.32 and 1,394.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.19, 3,821.32 and 1,394.13 is: 2,089.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.19 : 3,821.32 = 1,394.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.19/3,821.32 = 1,394.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.19x = 3,821.32 × 1,394.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.19x = 5,327,416.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,327,416.85/2,549.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.85

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