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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.16, 3,321.74 and 753.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.16, 3,321.74 and 753.32 is: 1,130.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.16 : 3,321.74 = 753.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.16/3,321.74 = 753.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.16x = 3,321.74 × 753.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.16x = 2,502,333.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,333.18/2,214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.15

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