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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.00, 3,324.35 and 755.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.00, 3,324.35 and 755.06 is: 1,132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.00 : 3,324.35 = 755.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.00/3,324.35 = 755.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.00x = 3,324.35 × 755.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.00x = 2,510,093.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,093.91/2,216.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.71

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