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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.79, 3,824.82 and 906.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.79, 3,824.82 and 906.12 is: 1,359.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.79 : 3,824.82 = 906.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.79/3,824.82 = 906.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.79x = 3,824.82 × 906.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.79x = 3,465,745.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,465,745.90/2,549.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.23

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