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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.64, 3,824.50 and 700.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.64, 3,824.50 and 700.82 is: 1,051.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.64 : 3,824.50 = 700.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.64/3,824.50 = 700.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.64x = 3,824.50 × 700.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.64x = 2,680,286.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,286.09/2,549.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.24

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