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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.98, 3,823.48 and 700.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.98, 3,823.48 and 700.29 is: 1,050.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.98 : 3,823.48 = 700.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.98/3,823.48 = 700.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.98x = 3,823.48 × 700.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.98x = 2,677,525.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,525.69/2,548.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.43

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