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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.94, 3,321.36 and 753.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.94, 3,321.36 and 753.51 is: 1,130.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.94 : 3,321.36 = 753.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.94/3,321.36 = 753.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.94x = 3,321.36 × 753.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.94x = 2,502,677.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,677.97/2,213.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.42

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