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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.93, 3,825.77 and 701.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.93, 3,825.77 and 701.96 is: 1,052.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.93 : 3,825.77 = 701.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.93/3,825.77 = 701.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.93x = 3,825.77 × 701.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.93x = 2,685,514.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685,514.87/2,550.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.76

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