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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.30, 3,819.39 and 1,546.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.30, 3,819.39 and 1,546.82 is: 2,317.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.30 : 3,819.39 = 1,546.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.30/3,819.39 = 1,546.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.30x = 3,819.39 × 1,546.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.30x = 5,907,908.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,907,908.84/2,549.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.46

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