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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.90, 3,321.21 and 752.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.90, 3,321.21 and 752.90 is: 1,129.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.90 : 3,321.21 = 752.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.90/3,321.21 = 752.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.90x = 3,321.21 × 752.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.90x = 2,500,539.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,500,539.01/2,213.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.47

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