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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.24, 3,820.26 and 1,159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.24, 3,820.26 and 1,159.16 is: 1,737.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.24 : 3,820.26 = 1,159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.24/3,820.26 = 1,159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.24x = 3,820.26 × 1,159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.24x = 4,428,292.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,428,292.58/2,549.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.10

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