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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.25, 3,831.38 and 705.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.25, 3,831.38 and 705.32 is: 1,057.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.25 : 3,831.38 = 705.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.25/3,831.38 = 705.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.25x = 3,831.38 × 705.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.25x = 2,702,341.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,341.29/2,554.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.98

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