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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.50, 3,825.74 and 701.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.50, 3,825.74 and 701.62 is: 1,052.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.50 : 3,825.74 = 701.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.50/3,825.74 = 701.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.50x = 3,825.74 × 701.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.50x = 2,684,215.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,215.70/2,550.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.43

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