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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.87, 3,316.31 and 751.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.87, 3,316.31 and 751.05 is: 1,126.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.87 : 3,316.31 = 751.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.87/3,316.31 = 751.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.87x = 3,316.31 × 751.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.87x = 2,490,710.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490,710.87/2,210.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.58

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