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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.75, 3,825.42 and 701.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.75, 3,825.42 and 701.43 is: 1,051.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.75 : 3,825.42 = 701.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.75/3,825.42 = 701.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.75x = 3,825.42 × 701.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.75x = 2,683,264.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,264.35/2,550.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.95

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