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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.56, 3,683.34 and 700.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.56, 3,683.34 and 700.74 is: 1,051.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.56 : 3,683.34 = 700.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.56/3,683.34 = 700.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.56x = 3,683.34 × 700.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.56x = 2,581,063.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,063.67/2,455.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.11

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