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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.52, 3,825.18 and 1,088.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.52, 3,825.18 and 1,088.64 is: 1,633.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.52 : 3,825.18 = 1,088.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.52/3,825.18 = 1,088.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.52x = 3,825.18 × 1,088.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.52x = 4,164,243.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,164,243.96/2,549.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.34

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