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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.10, 3,322.65 and 754.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.10, 3,322.65 and 754.30 is: 1,131.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.10 : 3,322.65 = 754.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.10/3,322.65 = 754.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.10x = 3,322.65 × 754.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.10x = 2,506,274.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,274.90/2,215.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.45

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