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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.82, 3,513.70 and 1,840.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.82, 3,513.70 and 1,840.46 is: 2,536.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.82 : 3,513.70 = 1,840.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.82/3,513.70 = 1,840.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.82x = 3,513.70 × 1,840.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.82x = 6,466,828.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,466,828.49/2,549.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,536.19

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