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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.30, 3,318.72 and 751.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.30, 3,318.72 and 751.60 is: 1,127.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.30 : 3,318.72 = 751.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.30/3,318.72 = 751.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.30x = 3,318.72 × 751.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.30x = 2,494,349.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,494,349.95/2,212.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.49

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