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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.81, 3,823.33 and 700.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.81, 3,823.33 and 700.11 is: 1,050.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.81 : 3,823.33 = 700.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.81/3,823.33 = 700.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.81x = 3,823.33 × 700.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.81x = 2,676,728.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,728.95/2,548.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.19

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