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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.48, 3,825.93 and 906.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.48, 3,825.93 and 906.05 is: 1,359.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.48 : 3,825.93 = 906.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.48/3,825.93 = 906.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.48x = 3,825.93 × 906.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.48x = 3,466,464.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,466,464.75/2,549.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.68

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