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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,191.49, 6,289.54 and 2,549.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,191.49, 6,289.54 and 2,549.19 is: 3,825.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,191.49 : 6,289.54 = 2,549.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,191.49/6,289.54 = 2,549.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,191.49x = 6,289.54 × 2,549.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,191.49x = 16,033,226.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,033,226.10/4,191.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.18

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