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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.82, 3,825 and 906.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.82, 3,825 and 906.52 is: 1,359.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.82 : 3,825 = 906.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.82/3,825 = 906.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.82x = 3,825 × 906.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.82x = 3,467,439
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,467,439/2,549.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.88

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