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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.50, 3,372.75 and 709.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.50, 3,372.75 and 709.50 is: 1,064.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.50 : 3,372.75 = 709.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.50/3,372.75 = 709.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.50x = 3,372.75 × 709.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.50x = 2,392,966.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,966.13/2,248.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.25

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