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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.34, 3,825.72 and 1,250.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.34, 3,825.72 and 1,250.82 is: 1,877.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.34 : 3,825.72 = 1,250.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.34/3,825.72 = 1,250.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.34x = 3,825.72 × 1,250.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.34x = 4,785,287.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,785,287.09/2,549.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.07

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