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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.69, 3,827.60 and 703

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.69, 3,827.60 and 703 is: 1,054.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.69 : 3,827.60 = 703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.69/3,827.60 = 703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.69x = 3,827.60 × 703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.69x = 2,690,802.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690,802.80/2,551.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.52

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