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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.46, 3,824.19 and 700.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.46, 3,824.19 and 700.60 is: 1,050.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.46 : 3,824.19 = 700.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.46/3,824.19 = 700.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.46x = 3,824.19 × 700.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.46x = 2,679,227.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,227.51/2,549.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.90

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