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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.95, 3,831.82 and 706.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.95, 3,831.82 and 706.03 is: 1,058.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.95 : 3,831.82 = 706.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.95/3,831.82 = 706.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.95x = 3,831.82 × 706.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.95x = 2,705,379.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,379.87/2,554.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.88

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