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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.63, 3,832.99 and 706.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.63, 3,832.99 and 706.45 is: 1,059.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.63 : 3,832.99 = 706.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.63/3,832.99 = 706.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.63x = 3,832.99 × 706.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.63x = 2,707,815.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,815.79/2,555.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.55

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