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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.04, 3,323.22 and 755.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.04, 3,323.22 and 755.40 is: 1,132.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.04 : 3,323.22 = 755.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.04/3,323.22 = 755.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.04x = 3,323.22 × 755.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.04x = 2,510,360.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,360.39/2,216.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.81

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