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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.95, 3,319.66 and 752.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.95, 3,319.66 and 752.22 is: 1,128.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.95 : 3,319.66 = 752.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.95/3,319.66 = 752.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.95x = 3,319.66 × 752.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.95x = 2,497,115.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497,115.59/2,212.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.41

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