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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.14, 3,318.20 and 751.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.14, 3,318.20 and 751.30 is: 1,126.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.14 : 3,318.20 = 751.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.14/3,318.20 = 751.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.14x = 3,318.20 × 751.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.14x = 2,492,963.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,492,963.66/2,212.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.95

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