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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.82, 3,827.23 and 702.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.82, 3,827.23 and 702.47 is: 1,053.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.82 : 3,827.23 = 702.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.82/3,827.23 = 702.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.82x = 3,827.23 × 702.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.82x = 2,688,522.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688,522.07/2,551.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.57

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