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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.70, 3,824.55 and 2,247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.70, 3,824.55 and 2,247.30 is: 3,370.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.70 : 3,824.55 = 2,247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.70/3,824.55 = 2,247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.70x = 3,824.55 × 2,247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.70x = 8,594,911.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,594,911.22/2,549.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.95

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