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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.74, 3,323.60 and 754.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.74, 3,323.60 and 754.70 is: 1,132.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.74 : 3,323.60 = 754.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.74/3,323.60 = 754.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.74x = 3,323.60 × 754.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.74x = 2,508,320.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,320.92/2,215.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.05

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