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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.33, 3,825.49 and 701.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.33, 3,825.49 and 701.45 is: 1,052.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.33 : 3,825.49 = 701.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.33/3,825.49 = 701.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.33x = 3,825.49 × 701.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.33x = 2,683,389.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,389.96/2,550.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.17

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