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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.36, 3,316.82 and 750.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.36, 3,316.82 and 750.49 is: 1,125.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.36 : 3,316.82 = 750.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.36/3,316.82 = 750.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.36x = 3,316.82 × 750.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.36x = 2,489,228.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489,228.20/2,211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.66

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