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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.91, 3,827.93 and 703.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.91, 3,827.93 and 703.08 is: 1,054.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.91 : 3,827.93 = 703.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.91/3,827.93 = 703.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.91x = 3,827.93 × 703.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.91x = 2,691,337.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,337.51/2,551.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.64

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