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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.62, 3,323.16 and 754.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.62, 3,323.16 and 754.92 is: 1,132.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.62 : 3,323.16 = 754.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.62/3,323.16 = 754.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.62x = 3,323.16 × 754.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.62x = 2,508,719.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,719.95/2,215.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.29

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