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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.97, 3,824.88 and 1,069.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.97, 3,824.88 and 1,069.98 is: 1,604.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.97 : 3,824.88 = 1,069.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.97/3,824.88 = 1,069.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.97x = 3,824.88 × 1,069.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.97x = 4,092,545.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,092,545.10/2,549.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.94

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