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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.50, 3,322.04 and 753.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.50, 3,322.04 and 753.26 is: 1,129.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.50 : 3,322.04 = 753.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.50/3,322.04 = 753.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.50x = 3,322.04 × 753.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.50x = 2,502,359.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,359.85/2,214.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.99

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