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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.55, 3,321.28 and 753.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.55, 3,321.28 and 753.68 is: 1,129.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.55 : 3,321.28 = 753.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.55/3,321.28 = 753.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.55x = 3,321.28 × 753.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.55x = 2,503,180.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503,180.09/2,215.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.82

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