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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.24, 3,320.55 and 753

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.24, 3,320.55 and 753 is: 1,129.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.24 : 3,320.55 = 753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.24/3,320.55 = 753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.24x = 3,320.55 × 753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.24x = 2,500,374.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,500,374.15/2,214.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.22

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