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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.56, 3,316.56 and 749.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.56, 3,316.56 and 749.92 is: 1,125.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.56 : 3,316.56 = 749.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.56/3,316.56 = 749.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.56x = 3,316.56 × 749.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.56x = 2,487,154.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,154.68/2,210.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.12

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