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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.49, 3,323.91 and 754.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.49, 3,323.91 and 754.79 is: 1,132.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.49 : 3,323.91 = 754.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.49/3,323.91 = 754.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.49x = 3,323.91 × 754.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.49x = 2,508,854.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,854.03/2,215.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.41

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