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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.79, 3,826.20 and 702.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.79, 3,826.20 and 702.10 is: 1,053.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.79 : 3,826.20 = 702.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.79/3,826.20 = 702.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.79x = 3,826.20 × 702.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.79x = 2,686,352.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,686,352.38/2,550.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.15

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