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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.40, 3,824.30 and 1,010.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.40, 3,824.30 and 1,010.04 is: 1,515.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.40 : 3,824.30 = 1,010.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.40/3,824.30 = 1,010.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.40x = 3,824.30 × 1,010.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.40x = 3,862,695.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,862,695.97/2,549.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.14

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