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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.01, 3,830.33 and 704.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.01, 3,830.33 and 704.62 is: 1,056.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.01 : 3,830.33 = 704.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.01/3,830.33 = 704.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.01x = 3,830.33 × 704.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.01x = 2,698,939.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,939.49/2,554.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.75

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