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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.66, 3,833.40 and 706.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.66, 3,833.40 and 706.88 is: 1,060.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.66 : 3,833.40 = 706.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.66/3,833.40 = 706.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.66x = 3,833.40 × 706.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.66x = 2,709,753.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,709,753.79/2,555.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.30

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