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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.38, 3,825.62 and 701.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.38, 3,825.62 and 701.49 is: 1,052.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.38 : 3,825.62 = 701.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.38/3,825.62 = 701.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.38x = 3,825.62 × 701.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.38x = 2,683,634.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,634.17/2,550.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.25

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