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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.29, 3,317.40 and 750.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.29, 3,317.40 and 750.42 is: 1,125.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.29 : 3,317.40 = 750.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.29/3,317.40 = 750.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.29x = 3,317.40 × 750.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.29x = 2,489,443.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489,443.31/2,212.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.28

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