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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.64, 3,825.97 and 701.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.64, 3,825.97 and 701.78 is: 1,052.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.64 : 3,825.97 = 701.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.64/3,825.97 = 701.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.64x = 3,825.97 × 701.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.64x = 2,684,989.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,989.23/2,550.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.67

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