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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.79, 3,317.47 and 750.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.79, 3,317.47 and 750.93 is: 1,126.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.79 : 3,317.47 = 750.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.79/3,317.47 = 750.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.79x = 3,317.47 × 750.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.79x = 2,491,187.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,491,187.75/2,211.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.32

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