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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.91, 3,824.88 and 818.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.91, 3,824.88 and 818.54 is: 1,227.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.91 : 3,824.88 = 818.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.91/3,824.88 = 818.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.91x = 3,824.88 × 818.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.91x = 3,130,798.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130,798.15/2,549.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.81

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