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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.12, 3,317.48 and 750.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.12, 3,317.48 and 750.88 is: 1,126.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.12 : 3,317.48 = 750.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.12/3,317.48 = 750.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.12x = 3,317.48 × 750.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.12x = 2,491,029.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,491,029.38/2,212.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.08

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