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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.80, 3,827.19 and 702.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.80, 3,827.19 and 702.43 is: 1,053.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.80 : 3,827.19 = 702.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.80/3,827.19 = 702.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.80x = 3,827.19 × 702.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.80x = 2,688,329.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688,329.56/2,551.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.51

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