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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.20, 3,323.46 and 754.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.20, 3,323.46 and 754.92 is: 1,132.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.20 : 3,323.46 = 754.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.20/3,323.46 = 754.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.20x = 3,323.46 × 754.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.20x = 2,508,946.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,946.42/2,216.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.09

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