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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.74, 3,818.45 and 1,450.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.74, 3,818.45 and 1,450.78 is: 2,172.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.74 : 3,818.45 = 1,450.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.74/3,818.45 = 1,450.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.74x = 3,818.45 × 1,450.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.74x = 5,539,711.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,539,711.80/2,549.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,172.66

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