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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.70, 3,823.65 and 906.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.70, 3,823.65 and 906.30 is: 1,359.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.70 : 3,823.65 = 906.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.70/3,823.65 = 906.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.70x = 3,823.65 × 906.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.70x = 3,465,374.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,465,374.00/2,549.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.13

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