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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.56, 3,824.94 and 1,010.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.56, 3,824.94 and 1,010.56 is: 1,516.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.56 : 3,824.94 = 1,010.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.56/3,824.94 = 1,010.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.56x = 3,824.94 × 1,010.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.56x = 3,865,331.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,865,331.37/2,549.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.08

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