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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.52, 3,833.38 and 706.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.52, 3,833.38 and 706.80 is: 1,060.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.52 : 3,833.38 = 706.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.52/3,833.38 = 706.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.52x = 3,833.38 × 706.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.52x = 2,709,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,709,432.98/2,555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.23

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