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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.69, 3,826.03 and 701.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.69, 3,826.03 and 701.81 is: 1,052.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.69 : 3,826.03 = 701.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.69/3,826.03 = 701.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.69x = 3,826.03 × 701.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.69x = 2,685,142.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685,142.61/2,550.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.71

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