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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.23, 3,820.60 and 1,163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.23, 3,820.60 and 1,163.32 is: 1,743.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.23 : 3,820.60 = 1,163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.23/3,820.60 = 1,163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.23x = 3,820.60 × 1,163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.23x = 4,444,580.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,444,580.39/2,549.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.50

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