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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.64, 3,823.99 and 675.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.64, 3,823.99 and 675.54 is: 1,013.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.64 : 3,823.99 = 675.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.64/3,823.99 = 675.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.64x = 3,823.99 × 675.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.64x = 2,583,260.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583,260.32/2,549.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.19

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