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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.40, 3,322.11 and 753.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.40, 3,322.11 and 753.55 is: 1,130.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.40 : 3,322.11 = 753.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.40/3,322.11 = 753.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.40x = 3,322.11 × 753.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.40x = 2,503,355.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503,355.61/2,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.49

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