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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.20, 3,322.69 and 754.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.20, 3,322.69 and 754.36 is: 1,131.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.20 : 3,322.69 = 754.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.20/3,322.69 = 754.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.20x = 3,322.69 × 754.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.20x = 2,506,504.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,504.43/2,215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.50

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