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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.61, 3,829.05 and 703.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.61, 3,829.05 and 703.69 is: 1,055.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.61 : 3,829.05 = 703.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.61/3,829.05 = 703.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.61x = 3,829.05 × 703.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.61x = 2,694,452.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,452.64/2,552.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.57

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