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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.20, 3,830.70 and 705.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.20, 3,830.70 and 705.28 is: 1,057.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.20 : 3,830.70 = 705.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.20/3,830.70 = 705.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.20x = 3,830.70 × 705.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.20x = 2,701,702.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,702.99/2,554.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.75

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