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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.70, 3,318.95 and 751.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.70, 3,318.95 and 751.86 is: 1,127.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.70 : 3,318.95 = 751.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.70/3,318.95 = 751.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.70x = 3,318.95 × 751.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.70x = 2,495,387.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,387.63/2,212.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.76

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