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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557.73, 3,836.18 and 708.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557.73, 3,836.18 and 708.57 is: 1,062.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557.73 : 3,836.18 = 708.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557.73/3,836.18 = 708.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557.73x = 3,836.18 × 708.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557.73x = 2,718,198.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718,198.52/2,557.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.74

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