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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.02, 3,323.94 and 754.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.02, 3,323.94 and 754.78 is: 1,132.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.02 : 3,323.94 = 754.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.02/3,323.94 = 754.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.02x = 3,323.94 × 754.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.02x = 2,508,843.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,843.43/2,216.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.14

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