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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.44, 3,829.52 and 704.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.44, 3,829.52 and 704.46 is: 1,056.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.44 : 3,829.52 = 704.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.44/3,829.52 = 704.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.44x = 3,829.52 × 704.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.44x = 2,697,743.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,743.66/2,553.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.51

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