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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.15, 3,825.36 and 701.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.15, 3,825.36 and 701.22 is: 1,051.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.15 : 3,825.36 = 701.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.15/3,825.36 = 701.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.15x = 3,825.36 × 701.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.15x = 2,682,415.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682,415.43/2,550.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.87

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