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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.62, 3,830.40 and 704.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.62, 3,830.40 and 704.75 is: 1,057.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.62 : 3,830.40 = 704.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.62/3,830.40 = 704.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.62x = 3,830.40 × 704.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.62x = 2,699,455.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,455.25/2,553.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.11

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