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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.12, 3,371.86 and 709.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.12, 3,371.86 and 709.08 is: 1,063.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.12 : 3,371.86 = 709.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.12/3,371.86 = 709.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.12x = 3,371.86 × 709.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.12x = 2,390,918.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,918.49/2,248.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.52

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