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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.89, 3,321.35 and 753.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.89, 3,321.35 and 753.05 is: 1,129.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.89 : 3,321.35 = 753.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.89/3,321.35 = 753.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.89x = 3,321.35 × 753.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.89x = 2,501,135.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,135.53/2,213.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.74

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