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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.02, 3,374.06 and 710.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.02, 3,374.06 and 710.02 is: 1,065.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.02 : 3,374.06 = 710.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.02/3,374.06 = 710.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.02x = 3,374.06 × 710.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.02x = 2,395,650.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,650.08/2,249.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.20

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