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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.26, 3,322.08 and 754.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.26, 3,322.08 and 754.02 is: 1,130.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.26 : 3,322.08 = 754.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.26/3,322.08 = 754.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.26x = 3,322.08 × 754.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.26x = 2,504,914.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,914.76/2,215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.75

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