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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.39, 3,319.13 and 751.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.39, 3,319.13 and 751.56 is: 1,127.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.39 : 3,319.13 = 751.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.39/3,319.13 = 751.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.39x = 3,319.13 × 751.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.39x = 2,494,525.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,494,525.34/2,212.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.53

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