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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.08, 3,823.30 and 700.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.08, 3,823.30 and 700.35 is: 1,050.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.08 : 3,823.30 = 700.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.08/3,823.30 = 700.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.08x = 3,823.30 × 700.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.08x = 2,677,648.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,648.16/2,549.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.44

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