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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.05, 3,829.84 and 704.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.05, 3,829.84 and 704.16 is: 1,056.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.05 : 3,829.84 = 704.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.05/3,829.84 = 704.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.05x = 3,829.84 × 704.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.05x = 2,696,826.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,826.19/2,553.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.32

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