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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.27, 3,823.91 and 1,250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.27, 3,823.91 and 1,250.44 is: 1,875.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.27 : 3,823.91 = 1,250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.27/3,823.91 = 1,250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.27x = 3,823.91 × 1,250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.27x = 4,781,558.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,781,558.90/2,549.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.66

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