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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.49, 3,816.27 and 1,626.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.49, 3,816.27 and 1,626.09 is: 2,434.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.49 : 3,816.27 = 1,626.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.49/3,816.27 = 1,626.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.49x = 3,816.27 × 1,626.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.49x = 6,205,598.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,205,598.48/2,549.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.05

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