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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.62, 3,317.01 and 750.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.62, 3,317.01 and 750.62 is: 1,125.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.62 : 3,317.01 = 750.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.62/3,317.01 = 750.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.62x = 3,317.01 × 750.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.62x = 2,489,814.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489,814.05/2,211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.79

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