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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.44, 3,825.72 and 1,378.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.44, 3,825.72 and 1,378.92 is: 2,069.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.44 : 3,825.72 = 1,378.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.44/3,825.72 = 1,378.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.44x = 3,825.72 × 1,378.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.44x = 5,275,361.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,275,361.82/2,549.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.22

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