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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.78, 3,823.95 and 989.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.78, 3,823.95 and 989.48 is: 1,483.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.78 : 3,823.95 = 989.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.78/3,823.95 = 989.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.78x = 3,823.95 × 989.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.78x = 3,783,702.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,783,702.93/2,549.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.94

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