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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.56, 3,825.90 and 701.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.56, 3,825.90 and 701.74 is: 1,052.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.56 : 3,825.90 = 701.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.56/3,825.90 = 701.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.56x = 3,825.90 × 701.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.56x = 2,684,787.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,787.07/2,550.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.63

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