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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.24, 3,825.60 and 701.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.24, 3,825.60 and 701.28 is: 1,051.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.24 : 3,825.60 = 701.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.24/3,825.60 = 701.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.24x = 3,825.60 × 701.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.24x = 2,682,816.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682,816.77/2,550.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.99

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