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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.16, 3,324.21 and 756.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.16, 3,324.21 and 756.33 is: 1,134.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.16 : 3,324.21 = 756.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.16/3,324.21 = 756.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.16x = 3,324.21 × 756.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.16x = 2,514,199.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514,199.75/2,216.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.48

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