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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.95, 3,323.83 and 755.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.95, 3,323.83 and 755.11 is: 1,132.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.95 : 3,323.83 = 755.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.95/3,323.83 = 755.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.95x = 3,323.83 × 755.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.95x = 2,509,857.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,509,857.27/2,215.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.63

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