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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.70, 3,320.45 and 752.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.70, 3,320.45 and 752.86 is: 1,129.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.70 : 3,320.45 = 752.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.70/3,320.45 = 752.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.70x = 3,320.45 × 752.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.70x = 2,499,833.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499,833.99/2,213.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.26

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