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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.24, 3,371.48 and 708.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.24, 3,371.48 and 708.24 is: 1,062.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.24 : 3,371.48 = 708.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.24/3,371.48 = 708.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.24x = 3,371.48 × 708.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.24x = 2,387,817.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387,817.00/2,247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.56

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