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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.41, 3,825.64 and 701.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.41, 3,825.64 and 701.72 is: 1,052.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.41 : 3,825.64 = 701.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.41/3,825.64 = 701.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.41x = 3,825.64 × 701.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.41x = 2,684,534.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,534.16/2,550.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.59

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