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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.61, 3,320.42 and 752.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.61, 3,320.42 and 752.88 is: 1,129.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.61 : 3,320.42 = 752.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.61/3,320.42 = 752.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.61x = 3,320.42 × 752.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.61x = 2,499,874.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499,874.05/2,213.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.32

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