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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.78, 3,372.24 and 708.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.78, 3,372.24 and 708.78 is: 1,063.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.78 : 3,372.24 = 708.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.78/3,372.24 = 708.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.78x = 3,372.24 × 708.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.78x = 2,390,176.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,176.27/2,247.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.35

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