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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.51, 3,824.27 and 700.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.51, 3,824.27 and 700.55 is: 1,050.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.51 : 3,824.27 = 700.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.51/3,824.27 = 700.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.51x = 3,824.27 × 700.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.51x = 2,679,069.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,069.72/2,549.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.82

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