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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.47, 3,825.71 and 701.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.47, 3,825.71 and 701.39 is: 1,052.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.47 : 3,825.71 = 701.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.47/3,825.71 = 701.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.47x = 3,825.71 × 701.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.47x = 2,683,292.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,292.10/2,550.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.08

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