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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.60, 3,825.96 and 1,396.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.60, 3,825.96 and 1,396.16 is: 2,095.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.60 : 3,825.96 = 1,396.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.60/3,825.96 = 1,396.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.60x = 3,825.96 × 1,396.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.60x = 5,341,652.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,341,652.31/2,549.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.09

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