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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.72, 3,322.17 and 753.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.72, 3,322.17 and 753.89 is: 1,130.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.72 : 3,322.17 = 753.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.72/3,322.17 = 753.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.72x = 3,322.17 × 753.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.72x = 2,504,534.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,534.13/2,214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.86

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