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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.12, 3,832.65 and 706.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.12, 3,832.65 and 706.25 is: 1,059.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.12 : 3,832.65 = 706.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.12/3,832.65 = 706.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.12x = 3,832.65 × 706.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.12x = 2,706,789.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,706,789.90/2,555.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.36

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