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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.59, 3,822.80 and 1,452.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.59, 3,822.80 and 1,452.44 is: 2,177.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.59 : 3,822.80 = 1,452.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.59/3,822.80 = 1,452.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.59x = 3,822.80 × 1,452.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.59x = 5,552,389.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,552,389.93/2,549.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.76

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