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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.99, 3,825.56 and 906.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.99, 3,825.56 and 906.53 is: 1,359.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.99 : 3,825.56 = 906.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.99/3,825.56 = 906.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.99x = 3,825.56 × 906.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.99x = 3,467,961.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,467,961.25/2,549.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.99

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