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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.66, 3,825.03 and 819.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.66, 3,825.03 and 819.50 is: 1,229.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.66 : 3,825.03 = 819.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.66/3,825.03 = 819.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.66x = 3,825.03 × 819.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.66x = 3,134,612.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,612.09/2,549.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.42

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