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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.07, 3,371.15 and 708.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.07, 3,371.15 and 708.07 is: 1,062.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.07 : 3,371.15 = 708.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.07/3,371.15 = 708.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.07x = 3,371.15 × 708.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.07x = 2,387,010.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387,010.18/2,247.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.28

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