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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.61, 3,318.71 and 751.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.61, 3,318.71 and 751.59 is: 1,127.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.61 : 3,318.71 = 751.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.61/3,318.71 = 751.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.61x = 3,318.71 × 751.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.61x = 2,494,305.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,494,305.49/2,212.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.32

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