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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557.65, 3,836.56 and 708.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557.65, 3,836.56 and 708.78 is: 1,063.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557.65 : 3,836.56 = 708.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557.65/3,836.56 = 708.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557.65x = 3,836.56 × 708.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557.65x = 2,719,277.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,277.00/2,557.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.19

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