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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.92, 3,799.25 and 2,382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.92, 3,799.25 and 2,382.28 is: 3,549.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.92 : 3,799.25 = 2,382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.92/3,799.25 = 2,382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.92x = 3,799.25 × 2,382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.92x = 9,050,877.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,050,877.29/2,549.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.47

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