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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.56, 3,825.42 and 1,393.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.56, 3,825.42 and 1,393.96 is: 2,091.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.56 : 3,825.42 = 1,393.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.56/3,825.42 = 1,393.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.56x = 3,825.42 × 1,393.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.56x = 5,332,482.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,332,482.46/2,549.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.53

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