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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.24, 3,323.01 and 754.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.24, 3,323.01 and 754.20 is: 1,131.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.24 : 3,323.01 = 754.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.24/3,323.01 = 754.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.24x = 3,323.01 × 754.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.24x = 2,506,214.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,214.14/2,215.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.35

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