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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.36, 3,321.32 and 753.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.36, 3,321.32 and 753.49 is: 1,130.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.36 : 3,321.32 = 753.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.36/3,321.32 = 753.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.36x = 3,321.32 × 753.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.36x = 2,502,569.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,569.34/2,214.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.16

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