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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.60, 3,823.98 and 2,383.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.60, 3,823.98 and 2,383.56 is: 3,574.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.60 : 3,823.98 = 2,383.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.60/3,823.98 = 2,383.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.60x = 3,823.98 × 2,383.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.60x = 9,114,685.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,114,685.77/2,549.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.95

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