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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.36, 3,822.74 and 905.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.36, 3,822.74 and 905.66 is: 1,358.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.36 : 3,822.74 = 905.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.36/3,822.74 = 905.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.36x = 3,822.74 × 905.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.36x = 3,462,085.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462,085.86/2,549.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.02

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