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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.67, 3,824.40 and 700.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.67, 3,824.40 and 700.77 is: 1,051.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.67 : 3,824.40 = 700.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.67/3,824.40 = 700.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.67x = 3,824.40 × 700.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.67x = 2,680,024.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,024.79/2,549.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.13

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