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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.49, 3,319.04 and 751.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.49, 3,319.04 and 751.25 is: 1,126.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.49 : 3,319.04 = 751.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.49/3,319.04 = 751.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.49x = 3,319.04 × 751.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.49x = 2,493,428.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,428.80/2,212.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.98

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