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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.93, 3,823.92 and 1,089.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.93, 3,823.92 and 1,089.18 is: 1,633.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.93 : 3,823.92 = 1,089.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.93/3,823.92 = 1,089.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.93x = 3,823.92 × 1,089.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.93x = 4,164,937.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,164,937.19/2,549.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.36

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