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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.72, 3,322.65 and 754.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.72, 3,322.65 and 754.96 is: 1,132.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.72 : 3,322.65 = 754.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.72/3,322.65 = 754.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.72x = 3,322.65 × 754.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.72x = 2,508,467.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,467.84/2,215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.12

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