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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.88, 3,824.82 and 1,010.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.88, 3,824.82 and 1,010.88 is: 1,516.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.88 : 3,824.82 = 1,010.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.88/3,824.82 = 1,010.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.88x = 3,824.82 × 1,010.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.88x = 3,866,434.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866,434.04/2,549.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.32

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