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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.64, 3,319.71 and 752.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.64, 3,319.71 and 752.40 is: 1,128.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.64 : 3,319.71 = 752.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.64/3,319.71 = 752.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.64x = 3,319.71 × 752.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.64x = 2,497,749.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497,749.80/2,213.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.35

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