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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.57, 3,823.99 and 817.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.57, 3,823.99 and 817.97 is: 1,226.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.57 : 3,823.99 = 817.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.57/3,823.99 = 817.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.57x = 3,823.99 × 817.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.57x = 3,127,887.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127,887.94/2,549.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.83

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