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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.56, 3,828.20 and 703.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.56, 3,828.20 and 703.58 is: 1,055.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.56 : 3,828.20 = 703.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.56/3,828.20 = 703.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.56x = 3,828.20 × 703.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.56x = 2,693,444.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,444.96/2,552.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.20

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