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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.67, 3,320.51 and 753.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.67, 3,320.51 and 753.78 is: 1,130.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.67 : 3,320.51 = 753.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.67/3,320.51 = 753.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.67x = 3,320.51 × 753.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.67x = 2,502,930.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,930.26/2,213.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.67

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