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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.74, 3,319.80 and 752.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.74, 3,319.80 and 752.50 is: 1,128.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.74 : 3,319.80 = 752.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.74/3,319.80 = 752.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.74x = 3,319.80 × 752.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.74x = 2,498,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,149.50/2,213.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.47

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