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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.79, 3,318.97 and 751.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.79, 3,318.97 and 751.93 is: 1,127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.79 : 3,318.97 = 751.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.79/3,318.97 = 751.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.79x = 3,318.97 × 751.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.79x = 2,495,633.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,633.11/2,212.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.82

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