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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.91, 3,824.26 and 701.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.91, 3,824.26 and 701.16 is: 1,051.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.91 : 3,824.26 = 701.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.91/3,824.26 = 701.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.91x = 3,824.26 × 701.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.91x = 2,681,438.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,438.26/2,549.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.58

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