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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.89, 3,826.37 and 701.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.89, 3,826.37 and 701.99 is: 1,052.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.89 : 3,826.37 = 701.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.89/3,826.37 = 701.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.89x = 3,826.37 × 701.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.89x = 2,686,050.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,686,050.83/2,550.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.99

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