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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.48, 3,826.78 and 1,510.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.48, 3,826.78 and 1,510.52 is: 2,267.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.48 : 3,826.78 = 1,510.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.48/3,826.78 = 1,510.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.48x = 3,826.78 × 1,510.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.48x = 5,780,404.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,780,404.82/2,549.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,267.29

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