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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.12, 3,826.79 and 702.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.12, 3,826.79 and 702.19 is: 1,053.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.12 : 3,826.79 = 702.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.12/3,826.79 = 702.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.12x = 3,826.79 × 702.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.12x = 2,687,152.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687,152.29/2,551.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.32

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