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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.34, 3,319.42 and 752.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.34, 3,319.42 and 752.48 is: 1,128.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.34 : 3,319.42 = 752.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.34/3,319.42 = 752.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.34x = 3,319.42 × 752.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.34x = 2,497,797.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497,797.16/2,214.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.01

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