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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.19, 3,823.33 and 700.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.19, 3,823.33 and 700.07 is: 1,049.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.19 : 3,823.33 = 700.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.19/3,823.33 = 700.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.19x = 3,823.33 × 700.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.19x = 2,676,577.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,577.77/2,549.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.97

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