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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.23, 3,806.39 and 2,283.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.23, 3,806.39 and 2,283.97 is: 3,410.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.23 : 3,806.39 = 2,283.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.23/3,806.39 = 2,283.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.23x = 3,806.39 × 2,283.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.23x = 8,693,680.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,693,680.57/2,549.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.32

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