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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.68, 3,824.96 and 905.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.68, 3,824.96 and 905.84 is: 1,358.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.68 : 3,824.96 = 905.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.68/3,824.96 = 905.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.68x = 3,824.96 × 905.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.68x = 3,464,801.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,464,801.77/2,549.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.92

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