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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.18, 3,825.28 and 701.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.18, 3,825.28 and 701.31 is: 1,051.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.18 : 3,825.28 = 701.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.18/3,825.28 = 701.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.18x = 3,825.28 × 701.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.18x = 2,682,696.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682,696.88/2,550.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.96

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