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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.79, 3,829.26 and 703.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.79, 3,829.26 and 703.93 is: 1,055.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.79 : 3,829.26 = 703.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.79/3,829.26 = 703.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.79x = 3,829.26 × 703.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.79x = 2,695,530.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,530.99/2,552.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.92

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