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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.16, 3,825.26 and 701.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.16, 3,825.26 and 701.47 is: 1,052.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.16 : 3,825.26 = 701.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.16/3,825.26 = 701.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.16x = 3,825.26 × 701.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.16x = 2,683,309.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,309.04/2,550.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.21

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