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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.40, 3,825.73 and 701.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.40, 3,825.73 and 701.48 is: 1,052.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.40 : 3,825.73 = 701.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.40/3,825.73 = 701.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.40x = 3,825.73 × 701.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.40x = 2,683,652.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,652.20/2,550.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.25

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