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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.98, 3,824.36 and 701.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.98, 3,824.36 and 701.23 is: 1,051.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.98 : 3,824.36 = 701.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.98/3,824.36 = 701.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.98x = 3,824.36 × 701.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.98x = 2,681,752.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,752.46/2,549.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.68

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