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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.44, 3,320.61 and 753.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.44, 3,320.61 and 753.01 is: 1,129.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.44 : 3,320.61 = 753.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.44/3,320.61 = 753.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.44x = 3,320.61 × 753.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.44x = 2,500,452.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,500,452.54/2,213.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.67

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