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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.48, 3,371.21 and 708.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.48, 3,371.21 and 708.48 is: 1,062.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.48 : 3,371.21 = 708.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.48/3,371.21 = 708.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.48x = 3,371.21 × 708.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.48x = 2,388,431.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,431.32/2,247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.72

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