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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.67, 3,825.90 and 701.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.67, 3,825.90 and 701.77 is: 1,052.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.67 : 3,825.90 = 701.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.67/3,825.90 = 701.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.67x = 3,825.90 × 701.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.67x = 2,684,901.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,901.84/2,550.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.63

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