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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.38, 3,829.59 and 704.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.38, 3,829.59 and 704.25 is: 1,056.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.38 : 3,829.59 = 704.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.38/3,829.59 = 704.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.38x = 3,829.59 × 704.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.38x = 2,696,988.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,988.76/2,553.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.24

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