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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.50, 3,374.25 and 710.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.50, 3,374.25 and 710.50 is: 1,065.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.50 : 3,374.25 = 710.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.50/3,374.25 = 710.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.50x = 3,374.25 × 710.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.50x = 2,397,404.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397,404.63/2,249.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.75

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