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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.74, 3,830.74 and 704.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.74, 3,830.74 and 704.81 is: 1,057.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.74 : 3,830.74 = 704.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.74/3,830.74 = 704.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.74x = 3,830.74 × 704.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.74x = 2,699,951.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,951.67/2,553.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.25

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