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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.07, 3,823.62 and 700.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.07, 3,823.62 and 700.20 is: 1,050.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.07 : 3,823.62 = 700.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.07/3,823.62 = 700.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.07x = 3,823.62 × 700.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.07x = 2,677,298.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,298.72/2,549.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.30

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