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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.48, 3,830.22 and 704.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.48, 3,830.22 and 704.39 is: 1,056.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.48 : 3,830.22 = 704.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.48/3,830.22 = 704.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.48x = 3,830.22 × 704.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.48x = 2,697,949.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,949.51/2,553.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.58

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