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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557.79, 3,836.67 and 708.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557.79, 3,836.67 and 708.89 is: 1,063.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557.79 : 3,836.67 = 708.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557.79/3,836.67 = 708.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557.79x = 3,836.67 × 708.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557.79x = 2,719,757.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,757.81/2,557.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.32

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