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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.26, 3,318.48 and 751.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.26, 3,318.48 and 751.56 is: 1,127.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.26 : 3,318.48 = 751.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.26/3,318.48 = 751.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.26x = 3,318.48 × 751.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.26x = 2,494,036.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,494,036.83/2,212.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.37

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