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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.57, 3,372.84 and 709.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.57, 3,372.84 and 709.57 is: 1,064.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.57 : 3,372.84 = 709.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.57/3,372.84 = 709.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.57x = 3,372.84 × 709.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.57x = 2,393,266.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,266.08/2,248.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.35

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