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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.50, 3,318.75 and 751.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.50, 3,318.75 and 751.62 is: 1,127.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.50 : 3,318.75 = 751.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.50/3,318.75 = 751.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.50x = 3,318.75 × 751.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.50x = 2,494,438.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,494,438.88/2,212.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.43

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