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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.34, 3,821.58 and 816.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.34, 3,821.58 and 816.75 is: 1,224.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.34 : 3,821.58 = 816.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.34/3,821.58 = 816.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.34x = 3,821.58 × 816.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.34x = 3,121,275.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,275.47/2,549.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.35

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