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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.04, 3,321.72 and 753.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.04, 3,321.72 and 753.80 is: 1,130.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.04 : 3,321.72 = 753.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.04/3,321.72 = 753.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.04x = 3,321.72 × 753.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.04x = 2,503,912.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503,912.54/2,215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.41

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