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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.22, 3,372.33 and 709.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.22, 3,372.33 and 709.22 is: 1,063.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.22 : 3,372.33 = 709.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.22/3,372.33 = 709.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.22x = 3,372.33 × 709.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.22x = 2,391,723.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,723.88/2,248.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.83

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