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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.77, 3,322.23 and 753.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.77, 3,322.23 and 753.74 is: 1,130.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.77 : 3,322.23 = 753.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.77/3,322.23 = 753.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.77x = 3,322.23 × 753.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.77x = 2,504,081.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,081.03/2,214.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.63

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