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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.32, 3,824 and 1,010.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.32, 3,824 and 1,010.32 is: 1,515.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.32 : 3,824 = 1,010.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.32/3,824 = 1,010.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.32x = 3,824 × 1,010.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.32x = 3,863,463.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,863,463.68/2,549.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.49

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