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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.56, 3,323.28 and 754.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.56, 3,323.28 and 754.32 is: 1,131.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.56 : 3,323.28 = 754.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.56/3,323.28 = 754.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.56x = 3,323.28 × 754.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.56x = 2,506,816.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,816.57/2,215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.46

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