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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.59, 3,322.35 and 754.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.59, 3,322.35 and 754.70 is: 1,132.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.59 : 3,322.35 = 754.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.59/3,322.35 = 754.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.59x = 3,322.35 × 754.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.59x = 2,507,360.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,360.93/2,214.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.20

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