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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.33, 3,823.99 and 700.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.33, 3,823.99 and 700.45 is: 1,050.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.33 : 3,823.99 = 700.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.33/3,823.99 = 700.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.33x = 3,823.99 × 700.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.33x = 2,678,513.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,513.80/2,549.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.67

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