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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533, 3,799.50 and 709

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533, 3,799.50 and 709 is: 1,063.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533 : 3,799.50 = 709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533/3,799.50 = 709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533x = 3,799.50 × 709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533x = 2,693,845.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,845.50/2,533
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.50

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