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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.16, 3,826.82 and 702.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.16, 3,826.82 and 702.27 is: 1,053.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.16 : 3,826.82 = 702.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.16/3,826.82 = 702.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.16x = 3,826.82 × 702.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.16x = 2,687,441.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687,441.75/2,551.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.42

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