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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550, 3,825 and 701.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550, 3,825 and 701.04 is: 1,051.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550 : 3,825 = 701.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550/3,825 = 701.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550x = 3,825 × 701.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550x = 2,681,478
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,478/2,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.56

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