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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.84, 3,826.20 and 701.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.84, 3,826.20 and 701.94 is: 1,052.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.84 : 3,826.20 = 701.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.84/3,826.20 = 701.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.84x = 3,826.20 × 701.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.84x = 2,685,762.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685,762.83/2,550.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.89

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