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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.22, 3,825.20 and 1,454.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.22, 3,825.20 and 1,454.36 is: 2,182.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.22 : 3,825.20 = 1,454.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.22/3,825.20 = 1,454.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.22x = 3,825.20 × 1,454.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.22x = 5,563,198.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,563,198.29/2,549.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,182.31

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