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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249, 3,373.50 and 710

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249, 3,373.50 and 710 is: 1,065

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249 : 3,373.50 = 710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249/3,373.50 = 710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249x = 3,373.50 × 710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249x = 2,395,185
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,185/2,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065

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