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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.92, 3,829.38 and 704.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.92, 3,829.38 and 704.22 is: 1,056.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.92 : 3,829.38 = 704.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.92/3,829.38 = 704.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.92x = 3,829.38 × 704.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.92x = 2,696,725.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,725.98/2,552.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.33

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