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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.70, 3,824.07 and 1,250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.70, 3,824.07 and 1,250.34 is: 1,875.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.70 : 3,824.07 = 1,250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.70/3,824.07 = 1,250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.70x = 3,824.07 × 1,250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.70x = 4,781,387.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,781,387.68/2,549.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.27

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