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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.86, 3,827.79 and 703.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.86, 3,827.79 and 703.17 is: 1,054.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.86 : 3,827.79 = 703.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.86/3,827.79 = 703.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.86x = 3,827.79 × 703.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.86x = 2,691,587.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,587.09/2,551.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.76

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