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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.94, 3,823.10 and 988.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.94, 3,823.10 and 988.64 is: 1,482.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.94 : 3,823.10 = 988.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.94/3,823.10 = 988.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.94x = 3,823.10 × 988.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.94x = 3,779,669.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779,669.58/2,549.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.26

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