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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.66, 3,827.57 and 702.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.66, 3,827.57 and 702.76 is: 1,054.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.66 : 3,827.57 = 702.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.66/3,827.57 = 702.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.66x = 3,827.57 × 702.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.66x = 2,689,863.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,863.09/2,551.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.16

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