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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.27, 3,318.94 and 751.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.27, 3,318.94 and 751.43 is: 1,127.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.27 : 3,318.94 = 751.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.27/3,318.94 = 751.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.27x = 3,318.94 × 751.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.27x = 2,493,951.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,951.08/2,212.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.33

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