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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.71, 3,825.88 and 1,088.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.71, 3,825.88 and 1,088.47 is: 1,633.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.71 : 3,825.88 = 1,088.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.71/3,825.88 = 1,088.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.71x = 3,825.88 × 1,088.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.71x = 4,164,331.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,164,331.03/2,549.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.26

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